Senior Civil Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Lombard, IL hybrid Until 8/21/2026 7+ years exp First posted February 18, 2026 Last posted February 18, 2026

Job description

Civil Engineering professional with 7+ years of accomplishment in designing Civil projects. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other Valdes discipline engineers.

Responsibilities

Display an advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering discipline
Provide generally accepted practices with project management, design, and quality control procedures
Engage in design production to ensure complete, quality, and timely deliverables
Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction
May be required to participate in short- or long-term, field assignments
Participate in the pursuit of new clients and project opportunities, including client interactions, fee estimating, and proposal writing
Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers

Technical Competencies

Experience leading design teams through the design, modification, and analysis of civil engineering projects
Design experience from initial concept through construction completion
Site development project experience, including generating plan sets and stormwater reports, preparing specifications and bidding documents, cost estimating, and preparing permit application documents
Extensive experience with site layout, grading, and drainage, utility design
Experience with Civil 3D CADD or MicroStation CADD software
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic software
Experience with the permitting process, including Federal, State, and Local
Ability to generate a Flood Study is preferred, including modeling and obtaining FEMA map changes
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 knowledge of and use of municipal ordinances is required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
7+ years of experience working as a Civil Engineer
Must hold Professional registrations (PE)
Advanced knowledge of Civil Engineering
Strong Microsoft Office software skills
Strong AutoCAD / Civil 3D or MicroStation CADD software
Possess report writing skills to create civil evaluation and stormwater reports
Intermediate understanding of other disciplines' workflow and how all departments work together to complete projects
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Compensation (from employer):
110000–165000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead civil design projects, manage teams, ensure quality, and coordinate with clients and agencies.

Job title

Senior Civil Engineer

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

On-site in Lombard, IL, no remote work allowed

Salary

110000–165000 USD per year

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringPE licenseAutoCAD / Civil 3Dstormwater reportsMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

Flood StudyFEMA mappingIDOT standardsNPDES permitset of IDOT road plans

Specializations

designstormwaterpermittinghydrologyAutoCAD

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

On-site City