Zachry Group

Engineer IV Civil/Structural

Zachry Group • $85K — $102K *
Downers Grove, IL 60516In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 4 years of Site Civil Engineering experience.
  • Engineer in Training Certification and working towards Professional Engineer licensure.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Experience with grading and earthwork site design, plus stormwater drainage analysis using SSA.
  • Knowledge of environmental permitting including NPDES and wetlands.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design civil engineering projects, managing permits for land development.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure construction aligns with specifications.
  • Prepare and modify engineering documents, including reports and construction schedules.
  • Establish survey controls and lay out secondary control points for construction.
  • Use maps and engineering plans to assess project impacts on terrain and geology.
  • Recommend improvements for efficiency in project execution.
  • Collaborate with team members on project tasks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact civil engineering projects.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Hands-on experience in field engineering across various construction sites in the USA.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation, (ZEC) is seeking a Field Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Downers Grove, IL. The ideal candidate will work on construction sites and be responsible for layout and control, verifying that construction complies with engineering plans, and assisting with the placement of structural elements. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and often involves working closely with construction crews and resolving issues that arise during construction in the field throughout the USA.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design and manage permits for civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure that the construction work aligns with design specifications and blueprints.
  • Prepare and modify engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
  • Establish and verify survey control, lay out secondary control points for building elements like columns and walls.
  • Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, test and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.
  • Recommend new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency and services performed.
  • Apply knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.
  • Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 4 years of Site Civil Engineering experience.
  • Engineer in Training Certification and working towards Professional Engineer licensure.
  • AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency.
  • Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.
  • Experience with stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA).
  • Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA).
  • Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility).
  • Experience with Roadway / Paving design & specifications.
  • Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems).
  • Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway / heavy haul paving design) Security gate / fencing design.
  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written).
  • Must posses authorization to work in the USA for any employer without the need for visa sponsorship
  • now or in the future.

About Zachry Group

Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers.
Learn more about Zachry Group
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1924
* Ladders Estimates

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