Senior Pavement and Geotech Engineer

Engineering and Research International, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering and Research International, Inc. in Champaign, IL seeks a Senior Pavement and Geotech Engineer to lead design, evaluation, and rehabilitation planning for highways, airports, and transportation facilities.

Responsibilities include field investigations, data analysis from FWD/GPR and other systems, and producing technical reports and design recommendations. The role requires leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in pavement engineering and rehabilitation strategies.
• Strong background in pavement management and performance evaluation.
• Applied geotechnical engineering experience related to pavements.
• Knowledge of asphalt materials, mix design, and testing in road infrastructure.
• PE license or eligibility to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead pavement and geotechnical projects for highways, airports, and transportation facilities.
• Perform and supervise field investigations and coordinate pavement and materials testing.
• Analyze data from FWD, GPR, profilers, and other diagnostic systems; prepare reports and design recommendations.
• Guide junior staff and support pavement management system development and implementation.
• Communicate with clients and participate in project meetings to ensure quality and schedule compliance.

Skills

Pavement engineering

Pavement management

Geotechnical engineering

Asphalt materials knowledge

PE license eligibility

Civil engineering degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in pavement/geotechnical engineering (preferred)

Tools

FWD

GPR

Profilers

Friction testing systems

Job description

Company Description

Engineering and Research International, Inc. (ERI) is a civil engineering firm specializing in pavement management, pavement design, pavement testing, materials testing, geotechnical services, and GIS solutions, as well as research and education in these disciplines. Since 1982, ERI has focused on advancing pavement engineering through state-of-the-art mechanistic analysis and design techniques. The firm operates an Automated Distress Vehicle System that collects high-speed pavement and right-of-way imagery with GPS data, along with KUAB and Dynatest Falling Weight Deflectometers, Ground Penetrating Radar, Laser Road Profiler, and Pavement Skid Friction Test Systems. ERI’s team has contributed significantly to the development and implementation of the MicroPAVER Pavement Management System and the Pavement Condition Index method for rating highway and airport pavements. Professionals joining ERI can expect to work with advanced technologies and methodologies in a collaborative, technically focused environment.

Role Description

The Senior Pavement and Geotech Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Champaign, IL. This role is responsible for leading pavement and geotechnical engineering projects, including pavement design, evaluation, and rehabilitation planning for highways, airports, and other transportation facilities. Daily tasks include performing and supervising field investigations, coordinating pavement and materials testing, analyzing data from FWD, GPR, Laser Road Profiler, and other diagnostic systems, and preparing technical reports and design recommendations. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, guide junior staff, support the development and implementation of pavement management systems, and contribute to research and innovation in pavement and geotechnical engineering. The position also involves client communication, participation in project meetings, and ensuring that project deliverables meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in pavement engineering, including pavement design and rehabilitation strategies.
• Strong background in pavement management, including experience with pavement management systems and performance evaluation.
• Applied experience in geotechnical engineering related to pavement structures, subgrade characterization, and materials behavior.
• Knowledge of asphalt materials, mix design, and performance testing in transportation infrastructure applications.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or eligibility to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; a Master’s or Ph.D. in pavement or geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• Proficiency in mechanistic-empirical pavement design tools, data analysis software, and standard pavement/geo-tech design codes and guidelines.
• Experience with field testing equipment such as FWD, GPR, profilers, and friction testing systems is highly beneficial.
• Strong