Civil Engineer III

About the role

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a talented and self-motivated Civil Engineer III to join our Engineering Team in Downers Grove, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and interesting design projects for various industrial and power clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform Civil Engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on specific projects.
• Conduct grading, Earthwork site design, storm drainage analysis, and stormwater detention pond analysis.
• Perform and prepare civil site designs and modifications at various industrial facilities.
• Support the engineering team with scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to develop plans and basis of design documents to guide construction activities.
• Apply basic technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in the development of engineering design packages.
• Understand and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, as well as industry-specific standards for engineering projects.
• Determine the applicability of local, state, and international building codes.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provide Material Take Offs and cost estimates for materials, labor, and engineering to determine a project’s economic feasibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 6 years of Site Civil Engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification and working toward Professional Engineer licensure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.
• Experience with stormwater drainage analysis using Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA).
• Knowledge of environmental permitting (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA).
• Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility, vehicle turning analysis).
• Experience with roadway/paving design and specifications.
• Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems).
• Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway/heavy haul paving design).
• Security gate/fencing design experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Pay

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $101,400 and $149,500 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits.
• Eligibility for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.