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Civil/Coastal Engineer

GZA
Oak Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (Huff & Huff, a subsidiary of GZA) is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Coastal Waterfront team. This is a Hybrid position that will sit in our Oak Brook, IL or Brookfield, WI office location. The ideal candidate is a Civil/Coastal Engineer with a strong interest in Coastal Waterfront projects across the Great Lake Region. Projects include shoreline and beach protection, site development, coastal bluff slope and toe protection, dredging and various other coastal projects.

 

Key Duties:

  • Preparing project plans utilizing Civil 3D
  • Assist with field data collection and other work as needed
  • Conducting technical analyses/calculations
  • Preparation of design plans and technical specifications
  • Part-time construction observations
  • General support tasks for a variety of projects
  • GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, coastal or marine engineering; Master’s degree a plus
  • 1-4 years relevant work experience
  • College course work in coastal science/engineering preferred but not required
  • Strong Civil 3D and AutoCAD skills
  • EIT or PE preferred or ability to obtain

 

The base salary for this position may range between $70,000 and $95,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

 

About GZA:

  • Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement)
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources
  • Mentorship from experts in the industry
  • Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan

 

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

 

Note to Staffing Agencies:

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000

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