Entry Level Engineer

trilongroup; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing plan

Paid time off

Positive work environment

Job summary

trilongroup is seeking motivated Civil Engineering students and recent graduates to join their team in Rockford, Illinois. This role focuses on delivering civil, municipal, and environmental engineering services while working closely with clients and project managers.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development, the position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering and exhibit strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil, municipal, land development, and environmental engineering services.
• Draft reports and assist with specifications.
• Work in a team environment under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We’re seeking driven Civil Engineering students and recent graduates to join our team at any of our Fehr Graham locations across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. This role offers an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment.

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 high‑quality projects on time and on budget.

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

What’s in it for you

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment and opportunities to accelerate your career. You will have the driver’s seat to steer our transportation projects to success.

Where you’ll work

Our offices across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin foster teamwork, work‑life balance, and professional growth.

What it takes

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Recent graduates or up to three years’ experience are welcome. You should speak and write well, have strong analytical and organizational skills, and be a team player.

What you’ll get

You’ll have opportunities to grow professionally at a people‑first organization. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Paid time off
• A positive work environment