Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering professional with 7+ years of accomplishment in designing Civil projects. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other Valdes discipline engineers.ResponsibilitiesDisplay an advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering disciplineProvide generally accepted practices with project management, design, and quality control proceduresEngage in design production to ensure complete, quality, and timely deliverablesVerify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field constructionMay be required to participate in short- or long-term, field assignmentsParticipate in the pursuit of new clients and project opportunities, including client interactions, fee estimating, and proposal writingProvide mentorship to less experienced engineersTechnical CompetenciesExperience leading design teams through the design, modification, and analysis of civil engineering projectsDesign experience from initial concept through construction completion.Site development project experience, including generating plan sets and stormwater reports, preparing specifications and bidding documents, cost estimating, and preparing permit application documentsExtensive experience with site layout, grading, and drainage, utility designExperience with Civil 3D CADD or MicroStation CADD softwareExperience with hydrology and hydraulic software Experience with the permitting process, including Federal, State, and LocalAbility to generate a Flood Study is preferred, including modeling and obtaining FEMA map changesFamiliarity with the IDOT standards and specifications. Familiarity with the general layout of a set of IDOT road plans is preferredGeneral familiarity with the Illinois Urban Manual and erosion and sediment control practices. Familiarity with the NPDES permit process, including generating a SWPPP, is preferredGeneral knowledge of and use of municipal ordinances is requiredQualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering 7+ years of experience working as a Civil EngineerMust hold Professional registrations (PE)Advanced knowledge of Civil Engineering Strong Microsoft Office software skillsStrong AutoCAD / Civil 3D or MicroStation CADD software Possess report writing skills to create civil evaluation and stormwater reportsIntermediate understanding of other disciplines' workflow and how all departments work together to complete projectsMust possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future$95,000 - $145,000 a yearSalaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Created: 2026-04-02