Civil Engineer – Site / Land Development   2026-258

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

Experience Required: At least 1 year as a Field Engineer, or as an intern

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.

The company is willing to train and develop selected candidates and will support you in obtaining your Professional Engineer License.

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
• 1+ years of civil engineering experience with site development, land development, municipal, or transportation projects, including internships

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)

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Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and refer to Job 2026-258.