Civil Engineer – Site Development (Land Development / Civil Design)

Overview

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with site development experience to join a growing engineering team focused on civil design, land development, and municipal infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through construction in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

This is an excellent fit for a mid-level engineer (3+ years of experience) ready to step into greater responsibility across design, coordination, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil/site design projects from concept through construction
• Develop and review grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site development plans
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with local, state, and municipal standards
• Prepare construction plan sets and support permitting and approval processes
• Coordinate with land surveyors, planners, clients, and municipal agencies
• Support construction-phase engineering and respond to review comments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE required; ABET-accredited preferred)
• 3+ years of civil engineering experience in site development or land development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Civil 3D strongly preferred)
• Experience producing civil engineering drawings and construction plan sets
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design principles
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with commercial, residential, municipal, or industrial site development projects
• Familiarity with municipal permitting and plan review processes
• Exposure to hydrology/hydraulics tools (e.g., HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar)
• Experience working in small to mid-sized consulting engineering firms
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD / Civil 3D (surface modeling, grading, alignments, earthwork)
• Site grading, drainage, and stormwater design
• Utility layout (water, sanitary, storm systems)
• Construction document production for municipal submittals
• Engineering calculations and regulatory compliance

Location & Work Environment

• On-site role based in Wheeling, IL (Chicago NW suburbs)
• Typical commute range: 20–40 minutes from surrounding suburbs (e.g., Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect)
• Local candidates preferred due to the on-site nature of the role

Why Join Us

Work on full-cycle civil/site development projects with direct impact on design decisions, permitting outcomes, and construction execution. Join a team that values practical engineering expertise and hands-on project ownership.