About the Job
Antero Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated civil engineer with strong transportation or site development experience. Antero Group is an innovative firm that affords colleagues ample opportunity to participate in the development of the company, giving voice and decision-making power to its staff members. The preferred candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to oversee and support the design of various civil engineering projects such as: residential, commercial, and industrial site development, roadway design, stormwater modeling, capital improvement projects, green infrastructure, and others. This opportunity allows the candidate to work as part of a team with offices in Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and has a strong grasp of civil engineering methods, tools, and processes. Seeking candidates from Project Engineer to Project Manager levels. Hiring position will be commensurate with experience.
What You’ll Do
- Perform civil site development tasks including due diligence, preliminary design, quantity take-offs, and estimating to respond to development client’s feasibility and site planning needs.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare site plans, bid packages, and earthwork calculations.
- Utilize GIS for hydrologic analysis, terrain analysis, and managing municipal infrastructure data.
- Utilize software, past projects, and industry best practices to efficiently calculate takeoff quantities, engineering cost estimates, and prepare preliminary construction schedules.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather project specifications, technical requirements, and relevant information to ensure effective execution of project deliverable.
- Analyze project risks and uncertainties that could impact costs, collaborating with team members and planning department to identify potential mitigation strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of bid packages, proposals, technical reports, and other deliverables as needed.
- Offer insights and recommendations on value engineering opportunities to optimize project while maintaining quality standards and constructability.
- Continuously refine internal processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
- Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that impact civil engineering.
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of projects from kickoff through project closeout.
- Investigate local, state, and federal regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
- Proactively self-review deliverables and make corrective changes as necessary.
- Report to Director of Engineering and collaborate with other members on the engineering and planning teams.
- Support civil engineering projects, from concept planning through construction administration (including site risk assessment, bid package development, and final project closeout):
- Site Development
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Municipal Engineering
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Stormwater Management
- Utility Design
- Plan Review
- Transportation Engineering
- Intersection Design
- Roadway Design
- Sidewalk Design
- Corridor Development
- Concept Planning
- Site Development
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Working level knowledge and familiarity in using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
- Proficiency in using ArcGIS applications and spatial processing tools.
- Advanced knowledge of hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) principles.
- Knowledge of grading plan design and construction.
- Knowledge of stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and pollution prevention principles for construction or industrial projects.
- Experience with local, state, and national water permits (NPDES, CGP, Section 404, WOTUS, FEMA).
- Experience with department of transportation approval and letting processes (IDOT and TXDOT preferred).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with varying priorities.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to make necessary assumptions to ambiguous regulatory environments supported by sound engineering judgement.
- Proven ability to thrive with minimal oversight while timely reporting on progress and completing tasks within deadlines.
- Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility for work and deliverables.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent project/time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple long-term projects and immediate tasks concurrently.
- Ability to work well on teams and individually.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, and Outlook.
Education and Certifications
- 4+ years experience working as a civil engineer.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other relevant field required.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
- Active Professional Engineering License preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license (required).
Working Environment and Physical Demand
- This position can be in either of our office locations in Chicago, IL or Denton, TX.
- In-office attendance preferred, though flexibility may be possible for select candidates.
- Project site visits and client meetings may be required when needed.
- Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time.
About Antero Group
Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with offices in Denver, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.
We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shard success.
As a consultancy, our team members are our #1 asset. We are intentional about cultivating an environment where high performers thrive, ideas are valued, and leadership is shared. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Company wellness program
- 401(k) with guaranteed company match
- Performance-based Bonus
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Significant participation in corporate decision-making
- Professional development resources and support
- Team and client social events and outings
Our culture is based on mutual trust, performance, fun, balance, and shared learning and growth. We are committed to equipping each of team member with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build a successful and rewarding career.
Think you would be a good fit?
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