Bridge Engineer P1

GRAEF • Chicago, IL

64d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

GRAEF is a leading U.S. consulting firm that 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 2025 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! As our Bridge team continues to grow, we have a new opportunity for an Entry Level Bridge Engineer in our Chicago O'Hare office. The ideal candidate will work as part of a talented experienced team to perform design for bridges and other roadway structures. This position offers numerous project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group, while providing exemplary training and mentorship.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis in course work.
• A Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Relatable internship experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation programs. Ability to develop details, drawings and plan sheets in MicroStation is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design programs preferred.
• EIT Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and preparing plans and specifications for transportation structures, including highway and railroad bridges, retaining walls and box culverts under the supervision of the lead structural engineer, per IDOT, Tollway and CDOT requirements.
• Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking, and participate in checking the work of others.
• Perform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
• Perform work as part of a team, in accordance with project budget and schedule under moderate supervision.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000.
• 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 support
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees