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KDM Engineering

Location:
United States, Chicago

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a people-first work environment, and a hybrid work schedule. We’re seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of site civil engineering experience, who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and creating high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the needs of our clients. A PE license and experience in the utility or transportation industry are preferred.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to a project team consisting of professional engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of all facets of civil engineering
Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues
Create civil designs from preliminary to as-built stages
Produce civil engineering plans, surveys, data and information, construction documents, and related reports in a clear and concise manner to meet client specifications
Act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work
Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
Perform and/or oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Interact with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations
Research available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for the execution of required project designs
Design stage tickets and information retrieval of utility atlas maps and coordination with survey field staff
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Direct the work of drafting and designer support staff to complete projects
Work directly with clients, KDM staff, and consultants
Conduct site walkdowns and work directly with construction contractors

Requirements:

BS in Civil Engineering or other accredited Engineering degree
EIT or PE license with ability for reciprocity in other states preferred
7+ years of experience
Experience or knowledge of: Surveying
Construction and design feasibility
Utilities infrastructure
Land development, transportation, and water/drainage
Power distribution
Experience and proficiency in AutoCad Civil3D
Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances and regulations for municipality, county, state, and federal agencies permitting submittals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team to efficiently complete tasks and assignments
Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects and tasks with ability to meet deadlines and within budget
Adhering to quality standards and company procedures with high focus on accuracy and quality of work
Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver’s License

What we offer:

Positive team environment
Competitive salaries
Hybrid work schedule
Growth opportunities
Training and professional development
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Paid time-off
Paid holidays
Volunteer leave
Performance bonuses
HSA
Transit program
Career coach on-staff
Parental and maternity leave
Supportive management
Culture engagement group
Professional development assistance
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Quarterly team-building outings
Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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