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Civil CAD Designer

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC

Chicago, ILFull-time$25–35/hrPosted 4mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–35/hr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Langan is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to assist with planning and designing civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects in Chicago. The designer will collaborate with civil engineers and project engineers across varied market sectors, prepare project documents using engineering and design software, conduct feasibility assessments, and support field inspections and technical reporting. The role also involves coordination with clients and subcontractors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Site/Civil Design, nice to haveSite Planning, nice to haveGrading, nice to haveStormwater Management, nice to haveDrainage, nice to haveSoil Erosion, nice to haveLand Use Permitting, nice to haveAutoCAD, requiredCivil 3D, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredMultitasking, requiredJudgment, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, required

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Engineering Sciences or Equivalent, nice to haveBachelor's Program in Civil Engineering, nice to haveExtensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D Training, nice to have1+ Years Site/Civil Design Experience, nice to haveValid Driver's License, requiredReliable Transportation, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Civil CAD Designer to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This individual will serve a key function in assisting the planning and designing of civil engineering land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a passionate, collaborative team of civil engineers, working on exciting and meaningful projects across many different market sectors.

Job Responsibilities

  • Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects;

  • Prepare the planning and designing documents of civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects in close collaboration with Project Engineers using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment;

  • Perform zoning and other feasibility assessments for development projects;

  • Perform field inspection services, as needed;

  • Write and/or review draft reports, including feasibility studies, stormwater management reports, technical specifications, and utility reports;

  • Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor; and

  • Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering Sciences, enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with a focus in Civil Engineering, demonstrated equivalent knowledge, OR extensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D training;

  • 1+ years of experience in site/civil design, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and soil erosion is desired;

  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal land use permitting;

  • Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D design skills;

  • Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and

  • Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees. Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range $25—$35 USD

Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection

How this job compares

Set against the 1,507 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–35/hr
  • US median$23–30/hr317 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $30/hr, is 13% above the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Civil Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Civil Engineering jobs in Illinois and 1,507 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 779 postings).
Education
738 of the 1,507 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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