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Senior Civil Engineer

Professions, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer position at Professions, Inc.?

We are looking for a Senior Site/Civil Engineer to join our collaborative team in Chicago, Illinois. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting design, permitting, and client management and development efforts for a variety of land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leaders on a diverse array of premier land development projects in the commercial and industrial fields.


Responsibilities

  • Design and permit commercial, residential, industrial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed-use projects for both public and private clients
  • Work closely with leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
  • Possess an entrepreneurial demeanor and participate in business development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, work plans
  • Lead site/civil efforts on a variety of project sites including the ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion
  • Lead storm water management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design and SWPPP preparation
  • Demonstrate experience in all aspects of land development engineering including the integration of geotechnical and environmental engineering


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering – Required.
  • Professional Engineering license (P.E.) – Required.
  • 10 years of successful, local and related site/civil engineering experience with a concentration in land development on both small and large projects
  • Site/civil experience on a variety of commercial and/or industrial project sites – Required.
  • Ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion
  • Client development and client management abilities
  • Active participation in professional engineering or related organizations
  • Experience in technical and proposal writing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment


The position comes with numerous benefits and a comprehensive compensation package which includes: Full-time employment, company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

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