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GFT · 4 days ago

Entry Level Highway Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

0+ years exp

GFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in innovative infrastructure solutions. They are seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to support their Transportation team, focusing on roadway design, intersection improvements, and enhancing community connectivity.

ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in concept development, preliminary engineering and final design for infrastructure projects including municipal roads and highways

Prepare engineering design drawings, sketches, and layouts using an array of software platforms

Work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Prepare material quantity and cost estimates

Provide technical writing input to proposals, feasibility studies, design criteria and other reports/memorandums

Attend internal and external meetings with the team

Ability to multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously

Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringCAD SoftwareEIT CertificationMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university

0-2 years of experience in the design of transportation engineering projects

Demonstrated interest in highway or related transportation engineering field through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences

Demonstrated experience with CAD or similar drafting software

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn

Preferred

An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Prior experience with Bentley MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer

Proficiency using Microsoft Office products

Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages

Benefits

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.