Senior Water Civil Engineer; Field

Senior Water Civil Engineer (with Field Experience)

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Contract role with strong potential to transition into full‑time employment

This is a contract role with a strong potential to transition into full‑time employment, offering an excellent opportunity to establish yourself with a highly regarded company.

We are seeking a Senior Water Civil Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning, design, and execution of water‑related infrastructure projects. This role involves leading complex projects that require advanced technical expertise, collaboration, and attention to detail. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for municipal, industrial, and environmental water systems.

Candidates must have U.S. work experience and onsite construction experience.

• Perform civil engineering design for water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and detailed design drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Conduct site evaluations and provide technical recommendations.
• Review and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Support project management activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes for engineering deliverables.
• Provide onsite support during construction phases to ensure design integrity and resolve technical issues.

• Education & Experience (Required):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program and 7 years of civil engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program plus FE exam completion and 7 years of civil engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• OR Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years of civil engineering experience (EPC project experience preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

• U.S. work experience required.
• Onsite construction experience required.