Entry Level Engineer

trilongroup; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking driven Civil Engineering students and graduates to contribute to a range of projects across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. You’ll provide civil, municipal, land development and environmental engineering services while learning from experienced engineers.

You’ll draft reports, assist with specifications, and work with clients to gather data. The role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and delivering high-quality results on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Up to three years' experience in civil, municipal, land development or environmental engineering.
• Proficient written and spoken communication, and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil, municipal, land development and environmental engineering services using prescribed methods.
• Draft reports, assist with specifications, and support data collection from clients.
• Collaborate with project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Learn from fellow staff engineers and project managers to grow leadership skills.

Skills

Team player

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We’re seeking driven Civil Engineering students and recent graduates who are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to a diverse range of projects. Join our team at any of our Fehr Graham locations across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment. We value talented, dependable individuals who are passionate about delivering personalized service and building lasting relationships with our clients.

What you’ll do

You will provide civil, municipal, land development and/or environmental engineering services using prescribed methods. You’ll perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments of an experienced engineer. You will apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow standard office procedures through a series of related detailed steps or processes. This position works directly with clients and firm project managers to deliver projects with the highest quality possible – on time and on budget.

You will work in a team environment and learn from fellow staff engineers, project engineers, environmental scientists and project managers. You’ll draft reports, assist with specifications and make preliminary selection of equipment. You will work with clients to obtain data or share information.

We promote a team environment, so you’ll work with fellow engineers, environmental scientists and many more people. And you'll develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer our transportation projects to success. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

Where you’ll work

At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What it takes

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. If you are a recent grad or you have up to three years’ experience, we’re interested. You should speak and write well. And you should have strong analytical and organizational skills. You must be a team player.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.