Civil Engineer III/IV
Chicago, Illinois
Civil-Transportation – Transportation /
Full Time /
Hybrid
The Civil Engineer III/IV plays a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of roadway infrastructure projects, with a focus on Phase I and Phase II design and plan preparation for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Cook County, CDOT, and other local agencies. This individual will apply strong technical expertise and engineering judgment to develop high-quality roadway plans and specifications while ensuring compliance with agency standards and requirements.
In this role, the Civil Engineer III/IV will work collaboratively across multiple disciplines within Milhouse, coordinating with structural, environmental, and traffic engineering teams, as well as external sub-consultants, to deliver integrated and innovative design solutions. They will actively support project managers in meeting deadlines, maintaining budgets, and ensuring the successful execution of projects of varying scale and complexity.
The Civil Engineer III/IV will also contribute to client relationship management by assisting with technical communication, responding to inquiries, and providing updates throughout project lifecycles. With a proactive and detail-oriented approach, this role offers the opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and support community growth.
What you will do:
- Create, execute, and close out project work plans and revisions
- Research and develop unit costs for estimating purposes
- Review and/or perform complex analysis and design
- Review basic and advanced design standards/codes in conjunction with Project Engineer
- Establish survey requirements in conjunction with Surveyor
- Coordinate specifications with construction drawings
- Coordinate and/or establish drafting standards
- Organize design and correspondence files
- Coordinate and review work performed by sub-consultants
- Compliance with QA/QC procedures on assigned projects
- Manage assigned projects by providing direct supervision and overall leadership
- Develop and/or monitor estimate of budget, scope, and schedule
- Analysis of accounting reports
- Identify and document out-of-scope work to Civil Section Manager
- Follow-up with client on collection of invoices as directed by Civil Section Manager
- Review and verify invoices and direct expense reports for accuracy and prepare support information required for contract compliance
- Participate in contract negotiations
- Establish client contact/maintain positive relationships
Who you are:
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate software
- Advanced knowledge of applicable codes & standards
- Competent use of CADD
- Ability to apply the Company’s accounting procedures
- Ability to work under time constraints dealing with numerous concurrent activities
- Managing and leading people on individual and team level
Your background:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- Minimum of 6 years of experience as a civil engineering design required
- 6-12 years of roadway design experience preferred
- Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) License preferred
At Milhouse, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here’s how we invest in you:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
- Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
- Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
- Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
- Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
- Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc..
- Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
- Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers!
- Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
- Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
- Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
- Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.
$103,000 - $178,000 a year
The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!
Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.
Why Join the Civil Team? Here's why:
If you are looking to join an energetic and growing department, then the Milhouse Civil team might be the perfect fit for you. Beyond exciting Architectural, Transportation, Site Civil, and Structural project opportunities of all sizes and complexities, the Civil team also holds monthly team lunches and quarterly socials. We want to ensure that all our team members are engaged and maintaining the work life balance that is necessary to maximize their potential. If this sounds like a fit for you, then apply today!
Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.
We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.
Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.
Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!
Important Notice to US Applicants
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
