Civil Engineer | Land/Site Development

Civil Engineer | Land/Site Development | Chicago, ILAbout the OpportunityStillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected, award-winning civil engineering consulting firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional project delivery. The firm has built long-standing relationships with developers, owners, architects, municipalities, and private sector clients and is recognized throughout the industry for the quality of its work, experienced engineering leadership, and ability to deliver complex land development projects successfully.With a diverse and growing project portfolio, strong market position, and continued investment in its engineering teams, the firm offers the stability and resources of an established consulting organization while maintaining a collaborative and responsive culture.The firm is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in land development and site civil engineering to support residential, commercial, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and institutional development projects. Responsibilities and project leadership will align with the individual's technical expertise, experience, and licensure.ResponsibilitiesDesign and support land development and site civil engineering projects including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, industrial facilities, multifamily communities, mixed-use developments, and institutional propertiesPerform site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and preparation of construction documentsDevelop site layouts, grading plans, drainage plans, utility plans, erosion control plans, and detailed civil construction drawingsDesign water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm drainage, detention/retention facilities, and related site infrastructurePerform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, stormwater analysis, earthwork calculations, and utility design calculationsPrepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting packages, and construction documentsSupport projects through feasibility studies, due diligence, conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction administrationCoordinate with developers, architects, municipalities, utility authorities, regulatory agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teamsSupport zoning, entitlement, site plan approvals, permitting, and regulatory coordinationProvide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience levelQualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering requiredCurrent land development or site civil engineering design experience within a consulting engineering or AEC environment preferredExperience with site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and civil construction documentationProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred; EIT candidates actively progressing toward PE licensure will also be consideredExperience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development and site civil design preferredExperience with applicable stormwater and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling platforms such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, ICPR, or similar engineering software preferredWorking knowledge of land development design standards, municipal development regulations, stormwater requirements, utility design criteria, and permitting processesExperience preparing civil engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage plans, utility plans, specifications, permitting packages, and construction documentsWhat the Opportunity OffersCompetitive compensation aligned with experience, licensure, and level of project responsibility plus performance-based bonus and incentive opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefitsHybrid and/or onsite work opportunities based on position and project responsibilitiesMeaningful involvement in significant residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development projectsIncreasing project ownership and client responsibility as your career developsSupport for PE licensure, continuing education, technical training, and professional developmentClear pathways into project management, technical leadership, client leadership, and firm leadershipWhy Partner with Stillpoint AECAccess to opportunities with established and growing AEC consulting firmsOpportunities aligned with your technical background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goalsMarket insight into compensation, firm culture, leadership, advancement opportunities, and hiring activityConfidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring processPersonalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruitingRelationships across multiple engineering disciplines, consulting firms, and markets