Civil Engineer – Land Development (Civil 3D) | 3–8 Years

Company: RTM Engineering Consultants
Represented by: Luxus Group Recruiting | LuxusJobs.com
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location Options (Choose One): Overland Park, KS • Chicago, IL • Schaumburg, IL • Davenport, IA
Important: RTM is making one total hire for this role across all locations.

About RTM Engineering Consultants

RTM Engineering Consultants is a national, multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing integrated services across Civil, Structural, MEP, and related design disciplines. RTM is widely recognized for delivering strong technical work while maintaining an exceptionally collaborative culture—offering engineers the scale of a national firm with the accessibility and growth opportunities of a high-performing regional team.

RTM invests in professional development and internal growth, supported through structured learning opportunities such as RTM University, reflecting the firm’s commitment to long-term career progression—not just short-term production output.

Role Snapshot

This is a mid-level Civil Engineer role focused on land development / civil site design. You will support diverse project types across:

• Commercial development

• Education facilities

• Municipal/public projects

• Infrastructure-related site development

You’ll work on the full civil design lifecycle—combining technical design, Civil 3D production, and practical coordination with project managers, architects, and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an engineer who is:

• technically strong in Civil 3D

• organized and deadline-driven

• ready to take more ownership of design and coordination scope

• interested in mentoring juniors and growing into a lead role

Position Overview

RTM is seeking a Civil Engineer (3–8 years experience) to support civil/site and land development projects across multiple RTM markets. The selected candidate may sit in Overland Park, Chicago, Schaumburg, or Davenport, with one total hire being made across these offices.

This position blends:

• Civil engineering design

• Civil 3D modeling and construction documents

• Coordination and communication across disciplines

• Exposure to permitting, drainage/stormwater systems, and real-world site constraints

Key Responsibilities

Civil Site & Land Development Design

• Design civil systems including:

  • grading and drainage

  • stormwater management

  • sanitary sewer systems

  • water systems

  • roadways and access drives

  • parking and site circulation

• Apply civil engineering fundamentals to produce constructable solutions aligned with local requirements

Civil 3D Production & Construction Documents

• Prepare exhibits, site plans, and construction documentation using Civil 3D

• Produce clear, accurate, permit-ready civil plan sets with strong attention to detail

• Maintain drawing quality and coordination standards across deliverables

Stormwater / Permitting Support

• Utilize stormwater management software to support:

  • design calculations

  • compliance requirements

  • permitting documentation

• Support permitting workflows through documentation, calculations, and agency-ready submittals

Technical Review & Field Exposure

• Analyze reports, surveys, drawings, and technical data

• Conduct site investigations (as required)

• Support construction activities including project documentation and coordination

Coordination, Scheduling & Project Support

• Coordinate with:

  • senior engineers

  • architects

  • PMs

  • project stakeholders

• Track project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements

• Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure deadlines and milestones are met

Requirements (Must-Haves) — Very Clear Bullets

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field

• 3–8 years of civil/site and land development experience

• Proficiency in Civil 3D (required)

• Ability to interpret:

  • codes and standards

  • reports and surveys

  • construction drawings and specifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability and willingness to mentor junior staff

• Familiarity with permitting, surveying, and construction processes

• U.S. work authorization required (no sponsorship)

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

• EIT certification (preferred)

• PE license or strong PE-track progression (major plus)

• Experience supporting projects in:

  • municipal/public sector

  • education

  • commercial / industrial development

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

RTM offers competitive compensation aligned with experience, technical depth, and market location.

Market-Competitive Estimate (Mid-Level Civil / Civil 3D):

• $75,000 – $105,000 base (depending on years, Civil 3D strength, and project ownership)

(If you want, I can tailor the salary band tighter by metro: Chicago/Schaumburg vs Overland Park vs Davenport.)

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Professional development support (training, mentorship, advancement opportunities)

• Flexible schedule + Responsible Time Off (RTO)

Why RTM (Selling Points for Candidates)

This opportunity stands out because:

• You’ll gain multi-sector project exposure (commercial + municipal + education + infrastructure)

• RTM is multidisciplinary, meaning civil engineers work within strong cross-functional teams rather than isolated production silos

• Growth is real and structured (RTM emphasizes career development and internal training resources like RTM University)

• Clear runway for advancement into:

  • Senior Civil Engineer

  • Project Engineer

  • Civil Project Manager / Lead Engineer roles

Location Flexibility (One Total Hire)

Candidate may be based in any one of the following RTM locations:

• Overland Park, KS

• Chicago, IL

• Schaumburg, IL

• Davenport, IA