Civil Engineer – Site / Land Development   2026-240

Location:  Chicago, Illinois
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 3+ years

Education Requirements: BS in Civil Engineering

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Engineering Consulting firm in the NW Chicago area, that is seeking to add a junior Civil Engineer to perform site analysis and land development for projects. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a few years of experience, who is ready to take on more project responsibility.

Your Role:

• Lead and support civil design projects from concept through construction
• Prepare and review grading, drainage, utility, and site development plans
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with local and state regulations
• Coordinate closely with in-house land surveyors and site planners
• Communicate with municipalities, clients, and internal teams

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD including AutoCAD 3D

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 3+ years of civil engineering experience with site development, land development, municipal, or transportation projects.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Site grading and drainage design (stormwater management, detention/runoff control, cut/fill balancing)
• Utility system design for site development (water and sanitary sewer layout and coordination)
• Engineering calculations and technical design analysis (hydrology/hydraulics, drainage calculations, structural/supporting site calculations)
• Municipal permitting and plan-submittal knowledge (understanding local/state submission requirements and responding to agency review comments)
• Municipal/stakeholder liaison and permit coordination (communicating and negotiating with municipalities, clients, and review agencies)

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-240 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.