Civil Engineer

About KDM Engineering

Established in 2012 with a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm. We focus on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. Our team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to clients in both the public and private sectors.

Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different perspectives to solving complex engineering problems. We have been recognized by the Edison Electric Institute with a Diverse Supplier Award, named one of Capital One and Women Presidents' Organization's 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and honored as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

About the Role

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team and contribute your expertise to solving complex engineering problems. In this role, you will create high-quality designs, reports, and studies that meet the specific needs of our clients. You will work on challenging assignments that involve investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a wide variety of civil engineering-related issues.

Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with a team of professional engineers and designers to handle all facets of civil engineering, from preliminary design to as-built stages. You will act as a team lead in coordinating detailed design phases, preparing and reviewing proposals and contracts, and negotiating revisions with sub-consultants and clients. The role requires direct interaction with vendors, clients, and construction contractors, including conducting site walkdowns to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.

Our Culture and Work Environment

KDM offers a people-first work environment where we value our team members. Our motto is "We Work Hard to Play Hard," reflected in our laidback office culture featuring amenities like a pool table, arcade games, and happy hours. We provide a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office with Tuesday as a core day, and 2 days remote) to support work-life balance. Our office also includes a meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.