Demo

Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer

Carollo Engineers Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

Overview

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water, stormwater, and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a Senior Civil/Enviromental Engineer to help support the growth in our Great Lakes Area.

 

At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.

Responsibilities

  • Design of water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects of small to medium sizes
  • Responsible for budget, schedule and quality standards
  • Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments
  • Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to civil/environmental engineering field
  • Carries out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, material, processes or methods
  • Assists in proposal preparation and interviews and may be included in contract negotiations with clients after selection
  • Develops relationships with existing clients and has responsibility for client maintenance at staff level on existing projects
  • Works closely with subconsultants on projects
  • Active in professional associations, including attendance and participation in local, regional, and national conventions
  • Travel required when requested

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
  • 10-15 years of wastewater design experience in the field of environmental consulting engineering with an emphasis in hydraulics, physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes and treatment plant design
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer
  • Must have demonstrated experience with managing and designing medium sized projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
  • Experience designing wastewater treatment plants, including development of conceptual/preliminary designs and detailed design document preparation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team
  • Deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints
  • Experience working with wastewater collection systems and water and reclaimed water transmission/distribution projects
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Pay Range

An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available.  Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

 

#LI-CM1

Salary.com Estimation for Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer in Chicago, IL
$134,527 to $166,913
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Carollo Engineers Inc.

  • Carollo Engineers Inc. Chicago, IL
  • Overview Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of wa... more
  • Just Posted

  • Carollo Engineers Inc. Phoenix, AZ
  • Overview Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and ... more
  • Just Posted

  • Carollo Engineers Inc. Littleton, CO
  • Overview Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and ... more
  • Just Posted

  • Carollo Engineers Inc. Tampa, FL
  • Overview Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized water firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Chicago, IL
  • Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companie... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Naperville, IL
  • Overview Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC) is growing, and we have an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager in ou... more
  • Just Posted

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!