Requisition ID 11284 - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc. - Civil Engineering - Chicago, IL
SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!
Working with us, you will:
- Serve as project civil engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
- Collaborate with other civil engineers, site design professionals and permitting specialists as well as architects and building engineers.
- Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects.
- Produce civil engineering designs, including preparing project plans and specifications for waterfront, site development, or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial and public facilities.
- Produce plans, details and specifications for all aspects of civil engineering including grading and drainage, stormwater management, underground utilities, retaining walls, roads and other site related features.
- Perform site reviews, construction site visits, coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
- Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, all government levels of regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting and site development issues.
- Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
- Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- 10 or more years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
- LEED AP preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs.
- Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as these are essential as is the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
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