Site Civil EIT/Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Site Civil Design EIT/Coordinator for their Chicago office. The role involves assisting with site designs, preparing contract documents, and performing engineering assignments under the guidance of senior engineers.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and have familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and other civil engineering software. The position is a full-time role within a collaborative and employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Understanding of civil engineering software required.
• Commitment to active participation in a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site studies and designs.
• Prepare contract documentation and graphic presentations.
• Complete engineering assignments with clear objectives.
• Manage administrative project duties.
• Work independently on small projects.

Skills

Familiarity with MicroStation

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Experience with Bentley ConceptStation

Experience with Autodesk Infraworks

Experience with Civil 3D

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

In the role of a Site Civil Design EIT/Coordinator, you will assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation, graphic presentation, and overall site layout, grading, utility, and drainage. You will perform routine engineering assignments, complete projects with clear objectives, manage administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects, work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers on larger projects, and perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation
• Perform overall site layout, grading, utility layout and drainage
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Perform administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with civil engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required

Required Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location

United States - Illinois - Chicago

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Site Civil

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.