Top 133 Senior civil engineer Jobs in Chicago, Il

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Forest Preserve District of Cook County —River Forest, IL
- $102,589 a year
- Construction site
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
Senior Highway Design Task Lead
STV Group —Chicago, IL
- $146,678.11 - $167,632.13 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Senior Engineer
SOCOTEC —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Travel
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Senior Structural Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Senior Drainage Engineer - Infrastructure
Parsons —Chicago, IL
- $86,700 - $151,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Senior Structural Engineer
Heritage Holding —Illinois
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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6d
Senior Project Manager - Municipal & Public Construction | Southwest Suburbs & Chicago
Michael Page —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $165,000 a year
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Senior Project Manager - Municipal & Public Construction | Southwest Suburbs & Chicago
Michael Page —Chicago, IL
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Senior Resident Engineer
Goodwin Recruiting —Elmwood Park, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Project Manager - Multi-Family - Chicago, IL
Michael Page —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $160,000 a year
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
6d
Senior Project Manager - Cold Storage
Michael Page —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $165,000 a year
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
13d
Senior Project Manager - Interiors - Chicago, IL
Michael Page —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $165,000 a year
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
6d
Senior Site/Civil Engineer
GFT —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Project Manager - Traffic
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $117,636 - $176,455 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Office
- 3 years
Senior Project Engineer
Peralte-Clark,LLC —Chicago, IL
- $135,000 - $187,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Senior level
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Senior Structural Engineer (OpenSees | AI Training & Evaluation)
Lifted, an Upwork Company™ —Chicago, IL
- $80 - $110 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- English
- Research
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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7d
Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Research
- Office
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Senior Project Engineer
Mantis Innovation —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Senior Structural Engineer - Midwest
Brown and Caldwell —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $155,000 a year
- Remote
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings)
WSP —Chicago, IL
- $95,500 - $131,910 a year
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance

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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Forest Preserve District of Cook County -
River Forest, IL

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Job Details

$102,589 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Professional Engineer

Full Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Civil Engineer, performs professional engineering work in the planning, design and construction of various infrastructure and site improvements. Serve as program manager for the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and bid documents to support the implementation of the District’s Capital Improvement Plan. Coordinates with program team, government agencies, residents, businesses, and consultants to achieve program goals. Oversees the work of and provides technical assistance and direction to junior engineering staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Duties

Prepares and/or reviews engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and schedules for construction and renovation projects including Forest Preserve (District) access roadways, parking lots, paved and unpaved trails, underground utilities, bridges, dams, and culverts, canoe, and kayak launches, erosion and sediment control, storm water management systems, and other site amenities and infrastructure.

Conducts field inspections to collect information about site conditions including, but not limited to, topography, drainage, soils, vegetation, and existing infrastructure, and uses the information to propose scopes of work for improvement projects.

Prepares bid documentation, assembles bid packages, obtains bids, serves on panels to evaluate bids, and recommends award of contract to a specific bidder.

Conducts construction observation and inspections to monitor progress and ensures conformance to design specifications, including measurement and documentation of pay items for payments to contractors.

Prepares permit submittals required for project implementation.

Assists the work of District staff in various departments by clarifying technical issues, policies, procedures, or standards related to trail planning, pavement conditions assessments, pavement patching and crack-sealing, trail user data and other alternative transportation topics.

Supports and assists in prioritizing work of in-house Landscape Maintenance pavement patching crews.

Prepares annual budget projections and reports.

Reviews and approves invoices for payment to consultants and contractors.

Prepares exhibits and budgets to support grant applications.

Oversees the work of junior engineering staff and provides constructive feedback and technical knowledge.

Represents the District at various intergovernmental and technical committees related to trail planning, pavement reduction and related issues.

Maintains current knowledge of trends in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, and the like, and informs and advises other staff as to new developments.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or environmental engineering AND at least 4 years of full-time work experience as a civil engineer OR a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or environmental engineering AND at least 3 years of full-time work experience as a civil engineer.

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer.

Must be willing to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois prior to date of hire with the District.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess at least 1 year of full-time work experience using AutoCAD or similar computer-aided drafting and design software, OR at least 1 season of work experience with the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC), OR at least 1 season of work experience as a Conservation Corp Crew member, OR at least 1 season of work experience on FPCC property with partners such as the Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago Botanic Garden, Greencorps Chicago, OR at least 1 season of work experience with other partners such as Friends of the Forest Preserves or the Student Conservation Association.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the inspection, planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of site infrastructure.

Knowledge of and experience dealing with standard sources of engineering information, including Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) specification, OSHA laws and their application.

Skill and proficiency in the use and operation of computers, AutoCAD or similar software, Microsoft Office or similar software, and survey equipment.

Ability to read interpret contracts, engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and schedules.

Knowledge of the operations of the District.

Ability to communicate with diverse groups.

Skill in developing site plans and specification for construction and rehabilitation projects.

Knowledge and ability to direct and coordinate plans with various internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to take charge of multi-site, multi-year engineering programs requiring the application of established engineering standards.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

Veteran’s Preference

When applying for employment with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify him/herself as a Veteran on his/her employment application by answering “Yes” to the question “Are you a military veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at the time of application by uploading it as part of your application. If there are multiple DD 214s, DD 215s, or NGB 22s, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (before 911) or the Department of Homeland Security (after 911).

Veteran must provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview.

General District Employment Requirements

PROOF OF EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WILL BE REQUIRED.

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. We value our employees and the different talents, expertise, and viewpoints that each brings to the table. We believe a robust exchange of ideas results in better decision-making and we commit to providing a constructive, safe, and positive work atmosphere that promotes mutual respect and empowers individuals to thrive in their jobs.

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