Water Resources Engineer I

Ciorba Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciorba Group, Inc. in Chicago invites energetic civil engineers graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 to join our Water Resources Group and gain hands-on experience in transportation engineering.

You will work on transportation-related projects, collaborate with professionals across disciplines, and build your career under mentors who value growth and learning. Opportunities exist in Chicago, Peoria, and Indianapolis offices.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of civil engineering experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation-related projects and analyses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.
• Learn from senior engineers and contribute to project milestones.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD

Engineering software

Job description

Ready to put your civil engineering degree to work? Ciorba Group is looking for an enthusiastic entry level Civil Engineer to join our Water Resources Group. This is an exciting opportunity for a December 2026 or May 2027 graduate to build a strong foundation in transportation engineering while working alongside experienced professionals.

You’ll contribute to a variety of transportation‑related projects, gaining hands‑on experience with projects of different sizes and levels of complexity. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, expand your technical skills, and learn from engineers who are invested in your growth.

We have opportunities available in our Chicago, Peoria, and Indianapolis offices. At Ciorba, we value collaboration, mentorship, and creating an environment where early‑career engineers can ask questions, take on new challenges, and develop their careers.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• 0–2 years of civil engineering experience
• Strong technical skills and a willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team on multidisciplinary projects
• Experience with CADD and discipline‑specific engineering software is a plus
• Previous internship or relevant work experience is a plus