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What You’ll Do

This Civil Engineer (Contract) will support full lifecycle site-development projects — from concept through construction documents and implementation — for a confidential client’s land development and site design work in Crown Point, IN.

• Support design and development of civil engineering projects (land development, residential subdivisions, industrial facilities, site design).
• Prepare, review, and revise civil engineering plans, drawings, and construction documents.
• Apply civil engineering principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to produce constructible solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses using industry-standard design and modeling software (including AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Develop and refine grading plans, water main layouts, storm sewer systems, detention basins, and overall site development plans.
• Assist with stormwater management design and stormwater modeling to meet regulatory and performance criteria.
• Conduct research, gather and analyze project data, and prepare technical recommendations to support planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and timely project delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly in drawings, written documentation, and verbal discussions with stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative, hands-on environment while continuously developing technical expertise.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 6 years of experience in site design and land development (per job posting).
• Familiarity with or proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (coursework, internships, or co-op experience acceptable for less-experienced candidates).
• Experience with grading, water main design, storm sewer systems, detention basin design, and stormwater management.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses using industry-standard tools.
• Experience with stormwater modeling; exposure to or proficiency in HEC‑RAS is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience supporting residential subdivisions or commercial development projects (internship, co-op, or full-time).
• Demonstrated ownership of design tasks and coordination with project managers.
• Motivation to grow with mentorship across diverse site development projects.

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Work Environment & Location

• This is a Contract position based in Crown Point, IN. The workplace type listed for this posting is fully onsite in Crown Point, IN.
• The confidential client operates a mid-sized, team-oriented Site Development group. Team culture emphasizes work-life balance and may offer flexible arrangements for more experienced candidates; the primary expectation for this role is onsite attendance in Crown Point.
• Typical team activities include collaborative design reviews and cross-discipline coordination. The office culture includes team events and modern amenities to support employee engagement.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (as listed in the source post): $70,000.00 - $120,000.00/hr.
• Final compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options as applicable); voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and time-off/leave options (PTO, vacation, sick leave).

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Equal Employment Practices & Accommodations

The confidential client is committed to fair hiring practices and will consider applicants without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application or interview process; request details during hiring communications.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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