Hybrid Highway Engineer - Entry Level with Growth

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Schaumburg, IL or Chicago, IL is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to support our Transportation team. This hybrid role requires a minimum 3 days onsite attendance and offers exposure to transformative roadway projects that improve community connectivity.

Responsibilities include concept development, preliminary and final design for municipal roads and highways, drafting drawings, cost estimates, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree.
• 0-2 years in transportation design.
• Proficiency with CAD or similar drafting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in concept development, preliminary engineering and final design for municipal roads and highways.
• Prepare engineering drawings and layouts using CAD software.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Prepare material quantity and cost estimates.
• Provide technical writing input to proposals and reports.
• Attend internal and external meetings.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Take initiative to complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

GFT in Schaumburg, IL or Chicago, IL is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to support our Transportation team. This hybrid role requires a minimum 3 days onsite attendance and offers exposure to transformative roadway projects that improve community connectivity.

Responsibilities include concept development, preliminary and final design for municipal roads and highways, drafting drawings, cost estimates, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.