Early Career Engineer

trilongroup; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

trilongroup is seeking eager early-career engineers to join our growing team across Civil, Municipal, and Transportation service lines. This full-time role offers mentorship, real project experience, and a clear path for professional growth.

Eligible roles include 0–4 years of experience, with a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our leadership program. The program spans six months of development, simulations, and capstone events to plan the year's goals.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of engineering experience
• Interest in civil/municipal/transportation engineering
• Willingness to work across multiple locations and service lines

Skills

Civil Engineering

Municipal Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Junior Planners

Project Controls

Job description

Early Career Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site/Hybrid

Locations: Detroit, Cleveland, Maumee, Chicago, Champaign, Rockford, Freeport, Rochelle, Schaumburg, Aurora, New York, New Jersey / East Berlin, Belleville, Hartford, Providence, Boston

About This Opportunity We are seeking talented early-career engineers to join our growing team across multiple locations and service lines. This is your opportunity to launch your engineering career with mentorship from experienced professionals, real-world project experience, and a clear path for professional growth. We're looking for passionate individuals with 0–4 years of experience in:

• Civil Engineering
• Municipal Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Junior Planners
• Project Controls

And we're backing that growth with more than good intentions: eligible roles come with a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program. Over six months, you'll build professional development, business acumen, and project delivery skills through real case studies, simulations, and role-play — not passive lectures — culminating in an in‑person capstone event where you'll present your work and map out your goals for the year ahead.

Your Future Starts With A Plan.