44 civil project engineer jobs found in Chicago

POSITION GOAL: The Civil Project Engineer ll will coordinate and manage engineering projects. This position will oversee activities related to planning, designing, and overseeing projects such as airports, bridges, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, sewage systems, tunnels, and water supply systems. This position will also perform functions, including team coordination, monitoring scope/schedule/budget, invoicing, proposal preparation, staff planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and client interaction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possesses foundational engineering concepts. • Acquires advanced knowledge and skills through mentored experience. • Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. • Performs work assignments of advanced complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. • Provides instruction on...

POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Project Engineer III will oversee and manage various service providers to support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will provide oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Furthermore, this role will also perform moderate to advanced level project management functions. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, transit, etc.; prepares schematics & models; performs analysis & engineering calculations; develops plans, specifications & estimates; prepares technical engineering reports; leads development of scope and fee proposals for moderate to advanced complexity projects; leads monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; leads QAQC of project deliverables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possess foundational...

POSITION GOAL: The Civil Project Engineer I will perform project management functions, including team coordination, monitoring scope/schedule/budget, invoicing, proposal preparation, staff planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and client interaction. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, sewers, bridges, channels, dams, airports, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform and manage fundamental design and modeling tasks, including permit applications, CAD, or GIS work. • Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements. • Analyze the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials • Estimate costs including personnel and material needs, assist in preparing proposals and establishing completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastructure or overseeing improvement projects. • Reviews product design...

Who We Are: RailPros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support. We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives. Our mission is to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for residents, passengers, and partner companies. We do more than just provide services; we are constantly innovating and staying informed of industry developments to help our customers succeed. Join us in our shared goal of keeping America moving and ensuring customer satisfaction in an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged. Apply now and become...

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, managing multidisciplinary teams, and guiding projects from concept through completion, this opportunity puts you at the center of impactful work across the Chicagoland area. At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do: Integrity - We follow through on our promises. Excellence - We're always learning, growing, and raising the bar. Fellowship - We support each other like a true team. Resilience - We stay steady even when challenges arise. Collaboration - We bring our best when we work together. Sound like your kind of environment? Let's dive into the details. What You'll Do Lead and manage the Drainage team across multiple projects, ensuring top-quality design and documentation. Direct project planning, tracking, scoping, and change management while keeping timelines and budgets on target. Serve as the primary contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal teams. Make independent, experience-based design decisions and...

Farnsworth Group i s seeking a Water Resources Engineer in the below posting locations. In this role, you will lead and manage a variety of impactful water resources projects, including stormwater management, natural channel design, floodplain studies, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, drive project success from concept through completion, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development efforts. This position offers the chance to help shape resilient infrastructure solutions while collaborating with a talented, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving communities. Posting Locations: Champaign, IL; Chicago, IL; Lisle, IL; Normal, IL; Tinley Park, IL What You'll Do: Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources discipline from inception to completion. Design a variety of water resources engineering projects, including natural channel design,...

Description Your role at GEI. GEI's Chicago, Illinois office is seeking a motivated, staff-level structural engineer to assist with complex and challenging projects at various locations in the Midwest area and throughout the United States and become an integral part of our team of highly skilled professionals. This will provide an excellent opportunity for a new engineer to learn from our senior technical experts and gain experience on a variety of structural and geo-structural projects. The structural and geo-structural practices provide engineering services on a wide range of projects including building design, evaluation of building facades, testing and instrumentation, excavation support systems, dams and dam appurtenances, building foundations, levees, floodwalls, bridges, tunnels, and ground treatment. Staff-level engineers have the opportunity to observe and document field explorations and construction activities, perform and review analyses and design calculations,...

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world's tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. Your Role As a Structural Engineer in our Restoration &...

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world's tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. Your Role As an Engineer in our Structural Practice, you will...

Civil Engineering Project Manager We are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager for our Naperville IL or Chicago IL office. The position is for an entrepreneurial-minded, qualified, and knowledgeable professional who seeks a fast-paced and challenging work environment, an opportunity to grow, and a desire for autonomy. Our mission is to provide clients with very high quality, pragmatic, and customer-focused service. Salary commensurate with experience. Primary Responsibilities Work on commercial and industrial land development civil engineering projects Work with technical support staff, subcontractors and subconsultants Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D Site Planning, civil engineering design and preparation of land development civil engineering plans Stormwater detention and sewer design utilizing various computer software programs Manage permits through various agencies including municipalities, departments of transportation, sewer districts and the EPA...

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer III to join our team in Chicago, IL. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Execute complex technical transportation engineering techniques, procedures and criteria for transportation and infrastructure projects. Assist in developing sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple...

About Us TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry...

Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in our Chicago or Oak Brook, IL office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill design and construction; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; and geohazard / earthquake characterization / mitigation, while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure....

Description Your role at GEI. GEI's Chicago, Illinois office is seeking a motivated, staff-level structural engineer to assist with complex and challenging projects at various locations in the Midwest area and throughout the United States and become an integral part of our team of highly skilled professionals. This will provide an excellent opportunity for a new engineer to learn from our senior technical experts and gain experience on a variety of structural and geo-structural projects. The structural and geo-structural practices provide engineering services on a wide range of projects including building design, evaluation of building facades, testing and instrumentation, excavation support systems, dams and dam appurtenances, building foundations, levees, floodwalls, bridges, tunnels, and ground treatment. Staff-level engineers have the opportunity to observe and document field explorations and construction activities, perform and review analyses and design...

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Structural Engineer II to join our team in Chicago, IL. There is a preference for this individual to be fully on-site 5 days a week, however we will consider a hybrid basis for the ideal candidate. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Execute complex technical structural engineering techniques, procedures and criteria for transportation and infrastructure projects....

Title: Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer, to work primarily on the design of projects on distribution substations at voltages from 12kV to 69kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients. While the core responsibilities will center on distribution-level projects, involvement in transmission substation projects or voltages above 69kV can also be expected. We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients. Why you will love working here: Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities Investment in you:...

Title: Substation Physical Engineer - REMOTE Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer, to work primarily on the design of projects on distribution substations at voltages from 12kV to 69kV with the goal of providing excellent quality work for our clients. While the core responsibilities will center on distribution-level projects, involvement in transmission substation projects or voltages above 69kV can also be expected. We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients. Why you will love working here: Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities Investment in you:...

Who We Are Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11) Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US Job Summary This position will collaborate with team members to design residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Technical tasks include but not limited to conceptual site layout,...

Do you want to help engineer what's next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many reasons to love SGH: Our Work:...

POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Engineer Associate lI will perform mid-level engineering duties to support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task for Water/Sewer compliance coordinating engineer and corrective work actions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possesses foundational engineering concepts. • Acquires intermediate knowledge and skills through mentored experience. • Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. • Performs work assignments of moderate complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. • Receives instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems. • Works as part of a team and coordinates work with others. • Typically receives moderate supervision on most aspects of assignments and a...