Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer Opportunity

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a company based in Chicago, IL, who is actively searching for an experienced Civil Engineer to work onsite for an opportunity paying up to $150,000 per year, based on experience. Our client is a well-established infrastructure engineering, program management, and construction consulting organization headquartered in Chicago, working across aviation and airport systems, transportation infrastructure, water resources, and energy/technology markets nationwide.

This role calls for a state-licensed engineer with deep consulting-side experience in drainage design, stormwater management, site-civil work, and underground utility infrastructure, along with the seniority to help set internal design standards, oversee peer review of junior staff, and apply a professional stamp to final plans.

Requirements of the Civil Engineer:

Background performing engineering calculations and technical analysis on civil/drainage assignments

Ability to translate core engineering data into clear, workable design procedures

Experience developing schematics and plans for new construction or renovation work

Comfortable coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines within a team setting

Skilled at writing specifications and applying current building codes and industry standards

15-20 years of relevant consulting-side engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Strong grasp of drainage, stormwater, and underground utility design standards

Familiarity with discipline-specific design and project management software is a plus

Strong leadership, analytical, and time-management skills

Proficiency with Micro Station and AutoCAD; solid Microsoft Office skills required

Responsibilities of the Civil Engineer:

Develop project budgets and cost estimates for assigned civil/drainage work

Serve as the primary technical point of contact with clients on project efforts

Oversee project execution to keep scope, budget, and schedule on track from kickoff through closeout

Confirm that safety considerations are addressed in line with current code requirements

Prepare various client-facing reports and deliverables

Take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work produced by you and your team

Support broader design and construction management efforts as projects require

Support as needed