Civil Engineer

  • Darien
  • Actalent
Job Title: Civil Engineer
Job Description
Responsibilities: •Preparation of construction documents and specifications under the direction of a Professional Engineer. Document production includes existing conditions plan, demolition plan, site & layout plan, grading and drainage plan, erosion control plans, utility/infrastructure plans and construction details. •Perform design calculations for utility designs, Stormwater management, green infrastructure, earthwork, grading, erosion control etc. under the direction of a Professional Engineer. •Permitting / Regulatory Reviews. Applicant will be responsible to submit and coordinate permitting review processes with multiple agencies including local municipalities, local County governments, IEPA, MWRD, IDNR, and IDOT. •Technical Report Writing: Applicant will be required to produce concise technical documentation including Stormwater Management Reports, Traffic & Circulation Analysis, and design impact analysis. •Work closely with other engineers, architects, and project team members to create integrated sustainable solutions.
Hard Skills
  • Site Design
  • Stormwater Management
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Darien, Illinois and some days remote.
Work Environment
This position is open because one of their mid-level civil engineers resigned due to family responsibilities and they have a two-year minimum backlog of work. The Darien office is an open-office environment. Candidate will be working on the Land Development team which consists of 6-7 engineers and designers. It is a very collaborative environment where the candidate must be comfortable working closely with others and communicating on designs. Candidate will be working in a production-based role. The company operates on a flex schedule where employees are required to work in the office 3 days a week. Work hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-11:30am Friday. Candidate should expect a minimum of 40 hours a week with some additional overtime on occasion. The dress code is business professional, with business casual required Monday thru Thursday, and slightly less business casual on Fridays, which are half days. The company size is 100+ AEC. The office has an open floor plan with cubicle layout, lots of natural light, ample parking, and it's a LEED Platinum building with special parking for hybrid vehicles. There is a kitchen with a microwave and tables for lunch.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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