Civil Engineer III - Municipal Services

Clark Dietz is seeking a Civil Engineer III for its Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. The role involves planning, design, and construction services for municipal infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, EIT (PE preferred), and 4+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include design tasks, report preparation, construction observation, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative workplace.
Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee-owned, ENR Top 500 Design Firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are a recognized leader in the fields of transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

At Clark Dietz, we are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion that fuels innovation and strengthens collaboration across our teams. We empower our skilled professionals to create sustainable solutions that enrich the communities where we live and work. Our dynamic workplace supports continuous learning and professional development through mentoring programs, Communities of Practice (CoPs), and active committee involvement—offering meaningful opportunities to connect, grow, and make a lasting impact.

We have an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our Civil/Environmental Team in our Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. This position will provide planning, design, and construction phase services for municipal infrastructure projects in the area.

Primary Responsibilities
• Performs design tasks including computations, analysis and modeling for site development, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, water systems, and local roads projects.
• Prepares reports, construction plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications.
• Provides construction observation services on roadway, water, sewer, and drainage improvement projects.
• Interprets construction plans and documents, computes quantities and verifies measurements and layouts.
• Provides mentoring of junior staff for design and construction operations.
• Interacts with the client/owner and public officials to respond to inquiries and resolve problems.

Position Requirements
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and EIT is required; PE is desired.
• 4+ years of experience with the design and construction of civil infrastructure (pavement, water, sewer, and stormwater) is required.
• Previous experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required.
• Ability to take infrastructure projects from concept to completion, collaborate with other team members, and delegate tasks to junior staff.
• Experience with understanding and interpreting standards and codes.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Compensation

As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers a flexible work/life balance and an excellent compensation and benefits package including: Starting salary range: $86,528 - $109,685, annual bonus, comprehensive insurance benefits, education & professional license reimbursement, 401k & ESOP plans, and individual ownership opportunity. To learn more about our firm please visit www.clarkdietz.com www.clarkdietz.com

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