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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
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Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. Â
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What You'll Do:
Join a team that delivers agricultural retail and industrial infrastructure projects across North America. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead land development, site design, and permitting efforts from concept through construction, partnering with environmental, architectural, structural, and construction teams to deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to apply your PE license on highly visible projects, serve as the engineer of record, influence facility development nationwide, and provide technical leadership that supports business growth.
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Based on business needs, this position requires occasional travel (approximately 10%).
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- Prioritize safety in all engineering, design, and project execution activities to support safe construction and long-term facility operations.
- Lead civil engineering and land development activities for retail, industrial, and agricultural construction projects.
- Develop, review, and seal civil engineering plans, reports, and technical documents.
- Design and oversee site grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, utility, and roadway infrastructure improvements.
- Ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal permitting, zoning, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
- Ensure engineering quality, proactively manage project risks, and resolve complex site development, permitting, and regulatory challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate and manage external consultants, including surveyors, geotechnical engineers, environmental specialists, and regulatory agencies.
- Provide technical leadership to stakeholders, contractors, and consultants while driving continuous improvement, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
- Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Multi-state licensure, including Illinois, Indiana, or Iowa, is preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, land development, site development, or construction-related engineering projects.
- Experience leading civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
- Strong knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related site development design software.
- Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence decisions, solve complex problems, and build strong working relationships across diverse project teams.
- Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 10%).
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Compensation & Benefits:Â
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The salary range for this role, in the Deerfield Corporate Office, is between $105,300 - $165,440. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
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We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.  Â
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This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.  Â
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Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!  Â
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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  Â
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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.  Â
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