Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Engineer 4 Civil/Structural

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDowners Grove, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university is required.
A minimum of four years of site civil engineering experience is required.
An Engineer in Training certification and progress toward Professional Engineer licensure are required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
Experience with grading and earthwork site design is required.
Experience with stormwater drainage analysis using Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis is required.
Knowledge of environmental permitting, including NPDES, wetlands, Section 404, and Phase 1 environmental site assessments, is required.
Site layout experience involving parking, access, roadways, and ADA compatibility is required.
Experience with roadway and paving design and specifications is required.
Surveying knowledge, including topographical and boundary surveys, plats, and coordinate systems, is required.
Geotechnical knowledge covering sitework preparation and roadway or heavy-haul paving design is required.
Security gate and fencing design knowledge is required.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship, now or in the future, is required.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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.

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.

About the Company

Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Antonio, TX
Founded: 1924

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