Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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Professional Civil Engineer

Company Name: Silverman & Light

Location: Northbrook, IL

Project Focus: Land Development, Stormwater Management, and Municipal Infrastructure

Work Setting: Hybrid (Monday/Friday Remote; Choice of 5-day flexible or 4.5-day workweek)

Salary: $95,000 – $125,000 + Performance Bonuses

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

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Position Overview

Are you a visionary engineer ready to transition from technical production to project leadership? We are seeking a Professional Civil Engineer to architect the future of our land development and municipal portfolios. In this role, you aren't just drafting plans—you are a strategic lead, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and steering projects from initial feasibility through to final construction. You will serve as the primary technical voice for our clients, ensuring that every site solution is both innovative and sustainable.

Joining our team means entering a culture that prioritizes the "human" element of engineering. We understand that peak performance requires balance, which is why we offer a modern, hybrid work structure and a choice of schedules to fit your lifestyle. Whether you are leading a stormwater analysis or coordinating with state agencies, you will be supported by a firm that invests heavily in your professional trajectory through tuition reimbursement and clear paths to senior principal roles.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Stewardship: Lead the end-to-end design and management of diverse civil projects, encompassing feasibility studies, comprehensive land development documents, and site permitting.

• Regulatory Authority: Navigate and secure approvals from critical agencies including the Illinois EPA, MWRD, IDOT, IDNR, FEMA, and the Army Corps of Engineers.

• Advanced Hydrologic Modeling: Execute sophisticated stormwater management analyses and prepare technical reports utilizing TR20 and EPASWMM.

• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Integrate complex systems by scheduling survey crews, managing client contracts, and ensuring all deliverables align with village submittals and rigorous quality standards.

• Design Excellence: Oversight and development of construction documents, cost opinions, and technical specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.

• Field Leadership: Conduct site observations and coordinate construction activities to ensure design intent is realized on-site.

• Client Advocacy: Foster long-term relationships by acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes through clear communication and expert problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois.

• Experience: Proven track record in land development, grading, sanitary sewer, watermain, and roadway design.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and hydraulic modeling tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized Certification: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation.

• Software Differentiators: Experience with Geopak/Open Roads or advanced GIS integration.

• Leadership Drive: Previous experience mentoring junior staff or managing small-to-mid-sized design teams.

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About Silverman & Light

Silverman & Light is a premier civil engineering firm known for its technical precision and commitment to work-life integration. Based in Northbrook, the firm has built a reputation for solving the region's most complex land development and stormwater challenges. Our culture is built on flexibility and autonomy, offering employees a choice between a standard 5-day week or a 4-day "power week" with half-day Fridays. We believe that when our engineers have the freedom to manage their own time, they deliver the highest level of excellence to our clients.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Silverman & Light. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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Keywords: Civil Engineer, PE License, Illinois Engineering, Land Development, Stormwater Management, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Hydrology, MWRD, IDOT, Site Development, Watermain Design, Northbrook Jobs, AEC Recruiting, CFM.