Civil Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Lombard, IL hybrid Until 8/22/2026 4+ years exp First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted February 18, 2026

Job description

Civil Engineering professional with 4+ years of accomplishment in designing Civil projects. This individual assists Valdes A&E Senior Civil engineers working with other Valdes A&E discipline engineers and client engineering representatives.

Responsibilities

Display a general knowledge of the Civil Engineering discipline
Provide generally accepted practices with project layout and design with minimal guidance from Senior Civil engineers
Engage in design production, as directed by Senior Engineers, and help produce complete, quality, and timely deliverables
Verify field conditions and assist the Senior Engineers in resolving problems during field construction
May be required to participate in short-- or long-term field assignments

Technical Competencies

Site development project experience (stormwater, grading, utilities, roads, etc.)
Experienced with Civil 3D or MicroStation CADD software
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic software is a plus
Familiarity with the IDOT standards and specifications. Familiarity with the general layout of a set of IDOT road plans is preferred
General familiarity with the Illinois Urban Manual and erosion and sediment control practices. Familiarity with the NPDES permit process, including generating a SWPPP, is preferred
General understanding of the permitting process, including Federal, State, and Local
General knowledge of and use of municipal ordinances is a plus

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
4+ years of experience working as a Civil Engineer
Must hold Professional registrations (PE) or be able to obtain registration within one year of hire
General knowledge of Civil Engineering
Strong Microsoft Office software skills
Strong AutoCAD / Civil 3D or MicroStation CADD experience
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

EEO/AAE

Compensation (from employer):
70000–120000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Designs civil projects, assists in field work, and produces project deliverables.

Job title

Civil Engineer

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Lombard, IL; on-site work; no remote option.

Salary

70000–120000 USD per year

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Civil 3DMicroStationAutoCADMicrosoft Officecivil engineering

Preferred skills

hydrologyhydraulic softwareIDOT standardspermittingNPDES

Specializations

site developmentstormwaterhydrologyhydraulicsCADD

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

On-site City