Civil Engineer

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ALL DEPARTMENTS Full Time Regular Technical Chicago, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, which was rated the “Best Big City” by Conde Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight years in a row.

We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.

Globetrotters is a three-time honoree of the Best & Brightest Company to Work For® award (2024, 2025, 2026) and was also recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Engineering in 2025. These distinguished awards recognize organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and demonstrate innovative business practices.

We are seeking a talented CIVIL ENGINEER for immediate employment in our downtown Chicago office to provide engineering services and project management on complex highway and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and support civil engineering projects from inception through completion, ensuring technical quality and successful delivery
• Develop, review and oversee civil engineering designs, plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Apply sound engineering judgement and make technical decisions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate civil engineering designs and deliverables with other disciplines to ensure projects are complete, accurate, and fully integrated.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, construction documents, design plans, and specifications
• Monitor project progress and support successful delivery within established schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Apply project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, cost control, QA/QC, risk management, and document control.
• Communicate technical concepts, design recommendations, and project requirements clearly to clients, project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with department management, project professionals, and team members to resolve technical and project-related issues.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and support to junior engineers and other team members, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in Civil Design required.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Proficiency in Micro Station, Open Roads Design, and AutoCAD. Experience working with Phase I and II projects civil engineering projects.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, projects teams, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in the office five days per week

At Globetrotters, you are offered the diverse opportunities that are found at a larger firm but are within the more collaborative and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm. Your perspective and exceptional skills will be valued here.

Salary range is $100,000 – $150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.