Transportation Engineer P2

GRAEF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as an Entry Level Transportation Engineer in Chicago. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on diverse transportation and site engineering projects while being part of a collaborative team. You will design highway and municipal improvements, prepare essential permits, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment, this firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about engineering and building lasting relationships, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs

Casual Dress

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT certification preferred for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design highway and municipal improvements including roadway elements.
• Prepare local, state, and federal permit applications.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Highway Design

Local Street Design

Compliance with Regulatory Agencies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2024 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer in our Chicago O'Hare office. This position offers the opportunity to work on the design of a variety of transportation and site engineering projects. Enjoy rewarding project challenges and an opportunity to become an important part of a well-established technical group.

Transportation Engineer responsibilities include:

• Design of highway, municipal, and site development improvements, including roadway elements, site grading, storm drainage, water main distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and other site or public utilities.


• Preparation of local, state and federal permit applications.


• Identifying and handling compliance with regulatory agencies.


• Collaborating with design staff.

In order to be considered for our Transportation Engineer position, we are considering candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.


• EIT certification preferred.


• A minimum of 1 year of relatable experience in transportation engineering, highway design, and local street design.


• MicroStation and Civil 3D experience is preferred.


• Candidates with additional years of experience are encouraged to apply.


• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, municipal and IL Tollway design and standards a plus.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• The salary range for this position is $75,000-$82,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)


• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs


• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration


• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule


• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports


• Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Plans


• Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets