Senior Civil Engineer

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Chicagooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Civil Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Serve as project civil engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
• Collaborate with other civil engineers, site design professionals and permitting specialists as well as architects and building engineers.
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects.
• Produce civil engineering designs, including preparing project plans and specifications for waterfront, site development, or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial and public facilities.
• Produce plans, details and specifications for all aspects of civil engineering including grading and drainage, stormwater management, underground utilities, retaining walls, roads and other site related features.
• Perform site reviews, construction site visits, coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
• Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, all government levels of regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting and site development issues.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
• LEED AP preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs.
• Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as these are essentialas isthe ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.