Civil Project Engineer

# Civil Project Engineer Role Summary You'll design and oversee infrastructure improvements across Chicago, working directly with the Chicago Department of Transportation on city-wide projects. Your day-to-day involves creating detailed construction plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, performing engineering calculations, coordinating with multiple agencies, and managing project documentation. You'll handle everything from drainage and pavement design to traffic signals and utility coordination. Critical skills include proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation), traffic engineering knowledge, and familiarity with Synchro and ArcGIS. Strong analytical and organizational abilities matter—you'll balance design requirements with regulatory compliance and budgets. This role at an engineering firm is particularly compelling because you'll work on high-impact public projects serving major Chicago clients including IDOT and the City itself. You'll gain exposure to diverse infrastructure types while building relationships with government agencies, accelerating your professional growth in a results-driven environment.

Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc. seeks a Civil Project Engineer in Chicago, IL. Duties: Perform engineering design to client and regulatory requirements. Prepare project documents plans and reports utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Work directly with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) as part of the Chicago Works Program. Assist CDOT with the oversight of the design and engineering of multiple, city-wide, infrastructure improvements to various infrastructure projects. This work involves project coordination, programming estimates and budgets, design support and reviews, and coordination for the Arterial Street Resurfacing program and other projects. These projects typically involve the development of calculations, detailed construction plans and specifications for projects involving drainage, grading, pavement, utilities, maintenance of traffic, structures, and traffic signals. Clients frequently include the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway, Cook County Highway Department, and the City of Chicago. Software used typically includes AutoCAD/Civil 3D/XPSWMM, MicroStation/Open Roads, Synchro, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Perform engineering design to client and regulatory requirements. Prepare project documents plans and reports utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Data entry into various platforms.  Organize and maintain project files. Perform calculations and analysis. Prepare design calculations using appropriate tools and/or software. Prepare cost estimates and analyze material costs.  This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, plus any amount of experience as a Civil Engineer or in a related role. Also requires experience with the following: • ArcGIS software. • AutoCAD software. • Synchro software. • ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems & Autonomous Vehicles). • Traffic Engineering and MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). • Crash Analyses & Reports. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans w/ HRA, FSAs, dental, vision, life, dependent care, transit, parking, disability coverage, & 401(k) w/ company match. Voluntary benefits, life and AD&D insurance and STD/LTD. PTO. 40 hours/week, $83,500 - 118,600 per year. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref: #73373. Why Join the Civil Team? Here's why: If you are looking to join an energetic and growing department, then the Milhouse Civil team might be the perfect fit for you. Beyond exciting Architectural, Transportation, Site Civil, and Structural project opportunities of all sizes and complexities, the Civil team also holds monthly team lunches and quarterly socials. We want to ensure that all our team members are engaged and maintaining the work life balance that is necessary to maximize their potential. If this sounds like a fit for you, then apply today! Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.: Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.   We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.   Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.   Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For! Important Notice to US Applicants Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.