Civil Engineer Eit

Job Title: Civil Engineer EITJob Description

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of land development and infrastructure projects as a Civil Engineer EIT. You will use design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop site grading, stormwater management, and detailed site plans, while preparing design calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and support both private and public sector projects, with strong potential for professional growth and advancement toward project management and professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Utilize MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop site grading plans, stormwater management designs, and comprehensive site plans for land development projects.
• Prepare detailed design calculations to support civil design elements, including grading, drainage, and stormwater systems.
• Complete quantity take-offs and assist in preparing accurate cost estimates for civil engineering and land development projects.
• Support land development and site development projects across residential, municipal, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Contribute to civil design for both private and public sector work, including the potential to support transportation and infrastructure projects such as IDOT-related work.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members and, as responsibilities grow, with external clients and stakeholders.
• Work under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer to develop technical skills and accrue experience hours toward professional licensure.
• Take on increasing responsibility over time, including opportunities to move into project management, work directly with clients, and train and mentor junior staff.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 4 or more years of land development experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation for civil design and drafting.
• Experience in land development, including site development, grading, and stormwater management.
• Ability to prepare design calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Understanding of civil design principles related to site plans, stormwater systems, and grading.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and follow established standards and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward obtaining PE licensure is preferred.
• Experience with land surveying concepts and coordination with surveying teams is beneficial.
• Background in both public and private sector civil engineering projects, including municipal and transportation-related work, is a plus.
• Interest in taking on project management responsibilities, including client-facing work and team leadership.
• Desire to mentor and train other engineers and technical staff as responsibilities grow.
• Commitment to personal service, professional growth, and continuous learning within a fast-growing engineering organization.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment with a standard five-day in-office schedule. You will work in a professional setting alongside other civil engineering and land surveying firms, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. The position primarily supports private sector clients, including residential, municipal, commercial, and industrial projects, with opportunities to participate in public sector and transportation projects as resources are shared across teams. You will use tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation in a modern office equipped for multidisciplinary project work. The culture emphasizes professional development, offering exceptional learning opportunities, the chance to accrue experience hours under a licensed Professional Engineer, and a clear path toward becoming a project manager who works directly with clients and mentors others. Attire is generally professional business casual, consistent with a typical consulting engineering office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rosemont, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $87000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Two weeks of PTO burdened 7 Holidays (new years, Christmas, MLK, independence day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and one floating) BCBS

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rosemont, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rosemont,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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