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Civil Engineer – Land Development

Atwell, LLC, Chicago, IL, United States


Job Summary
This position will collaborate with team members to design residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Technical tasks include but are not limited to conceptual site layout, utility design, roadway design, site grading design, storm drain design, storm water management design, water and sanitary sewer main design, soil erosion and sedimentation control design, floodplain studies, permitting and entitlement support, and construction support (2026 start).

Accountability and Duties

Design site plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Prepares conceptual grading analyses and site layout.

Prepares and computes, but not limited to due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer opinion of probable costs, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm water reports, earthwork analysis.

Assists in production of final construction drawings.

Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies.

Assists project managers as requested.

Assists with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.

Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

Attends client and public meetings- days or evenings.

Participates in business development efforts as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Outstanding Interpersonal skills, ability to interact with a variety of people.

Adaptable and able to respond quickly and accurately under pressure.

Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Must be fluent in the English language.

Available to work nights and weekends to complete projects as necessary.

Proficient in MS Office. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

Employer's Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.

The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Pay Range
$75,000 - $120,000 USD

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Competitive Compensation packages

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Work/Life

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

Competitive Compensation packages

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Equal Employment Opportunity
As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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