Joseph A. Schudt & Associates

Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services

9455 Enterprise Drive

Mokena, IL 60448

Civil Foundation Engineer

Job Title: Engineer I, II, or III

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to be responsible for the planning, analysis, and design of civil components supporting natural gas transmission, distribution, compression, storage, and related energy infrastructure projects. The focus of this role is on the design of equipment foundations, pipe supports, steel platforms, and associated site infrastructure required for the safe and reliable 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:

  • Design foundations for compressors, pumps, vessels, skids, regulators, electrical equipment, and other facility equipment.
    • Foundation systems may be shallow concrete foundations (like slabs and spread footers) or deep foundations (like ACIP piles, helical piles etc.) based on client preference and site-specific geotechnical analysis.
  • Design steel platforms, large equipment support structures, stairs, ladders, and other steel structures
  • Design pipe supports, cable tray supports, and other equipment supports.
  • Prepare and review structural calculations
    • Determine and apply dead, live, wind, snow, seismic, thermal, and other loading conditions to structural models
    • Design foundations, steel structures, and steel connections
    • Incorporate recommendations from 3rd party geotechnical investigation into foundation designs.
  • Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment documentation.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with IBC, ASCE-7, AISC 360, ACI 318, and OSHA CFR 1910 strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, RISA Connection is a plus (familiarity with other structural software suites may be acceptable as well).
  • Status as an Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), or Structural (SE) 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.