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Civil Design Engineer

iLink Resources
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2025

Seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our growing Chicago, IL team!

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US and will not require current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

  • Designing roadway geometrics: horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation, cross-sections.
  • Developing maintenance of traffic (MOT) and temporary traffic control plans.
  • Utilizing design software including Bentley MicroStation SS10 and OpenRoads Designer for drafting and 3-D corridor modeling.
  • Cost estimating and quantity calculations and preparing bid quantities.
  • Developing soil erosion, sediment control, and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) per regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of IDOT, ISTHA, CCDOTH, DuDOT and other relevant municipalities and agencies’ standards and specifications.
  • Understand and apply client and industry engineering specifications to projects.
  • Interact with client’s management and engineering department to facilitate project efforts.


Requirements:

  • BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 7 years of experience.
  • Professional Engineer License in Illinois preferred.
  • Software proficiency in Bentley MicroStation SS10 is required, and OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD experience are preferred.
  • Certifications or training from IDOT and ISTHA like Documentation of Contract Quantities, Erosion Sediment, ADA Ramp, and eBuilder Preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction and engineering practices.
  • Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach with project team members, client representative, and review agencies.
  • Strong computer skills, specifically in the area of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

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