Joseph A. Schudt & Associates

Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services

9455 Enterprise Drive

Mokena, IL 60448

Civil Earthwork Engineer

Job Title: Engineer I, II, or III


Position Summary:

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of site civil improvements supporting natural gas transmission, distribution, compression, storage, and related energy infrastructure projects. The focus of this role is on site grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, roadway design, and site development activities necessary for the construction and operation of natural gas facilities. This position works closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, operations personnel, and clients to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet project objectives and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and high-quality design solutions.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop site grading and drainage plans for natural gas facilities including compressor stations, metering and regulation stations, storage facilities, facilities, and maintenance yards.
  • Design low-volume access roads and parking areas.
  • Incorporate recommendations from 3rd party geotechnical engineering analysis into grading, stormwater, and access road designs
  • Design stormwater management systems including detention basins, retention ponds, drainage channels, culverts, swales, and storm sewer systems.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support site drainage and stormwater designs.
  • Prepare drainage studies and stormwater calculations in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Develop erosion and sediment control plans for construction and operational facilities.
  • Support permitting activities related to stormwater and environmental compliance.
  • Prepare construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
  • Support facility expansions, upgrades, modernization projects, and new installations.
  • Coordinate activities with mechanical, pipeline, electrical, and controls engineering teams.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • 0-5 years of experience.
  • Title and level will be commensurate with experience.
  • Knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, and industry standards.
  • Proficiency with civil design software and calculation tools.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Status as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.


Job Title: Project Engineer I, II, or Sr. Project Engineer

We are seeking a Civil Project Engineer to be responsible for all the responsibilities of the Civil Engineer position, with the additional responsibilities listed below.

Acting as the primary engineering team leader, this role is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, interfacing with clients, ensuring technical quality, supporting project execution, and providing leadership to project teams. The Project Engineer works closely with the Project Manager to achieve project objectives related to scope, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction while serving as the technical expert for assigned projects.


Additional Key Responsibilities:

In addition to Civil Engineering responsibilities, the Project Engineer will:

  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, disciplines, and support personnel.
  • Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, coordination sessions, and technical workshops.
  • Identify and resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts and execution challenges.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients by providing responsive and professional support.
  • Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively to the Project Manager.
  • Verify completeness, accuracy, and consistency of engineering deliverables.
  • Coordinate internal engineering resources to support project execution requirements.


Additional Requirements:

In addition to Civil Engineer requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience.
  • Title and level will be commensurate with experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of natural gas transmission, distribution, storage, or midstream facilities.
  • Proven ability to manage technical interfaces with clients and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with engineering quality processes and design review procedures.