Civil Highway Engineer / Railroad Specialist

GFT • Schaumburg, IL

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Civil Highway Engineer/Railroad Specialist to join their Practice or CBG Team in Schaumburg, IL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Schaumburg, IL office. GFT's Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity, focusing on resilient, sustainable design and construction for modern, multimodal roadway systems. The Schaumburg, IL office specifically seeks this specialist to join a growing office of roadway, highway, structural, transit, rail, and intermodal designers and construction inspectors. The position is a full-time role (40 hours a week) within the highway division, part of a Program Management role, working in the IDOT District One office. The successful candidate will perform various tasks related to roadway and highway projects, including preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specifications. The individual may also work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects and will work with a team leader while completing certain tasks independently.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related, in-field experience, including work directly or as a consultant for the Illinois Tollway, Illinois DOT, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, or local counties and municipalities, and with Federally funded projects.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited university.
• E.I.T. Certification.
• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Possess an Illinois Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• A good understanding of OpenRoads.
• Previous experience on projects with railroad coordination and inspection of roadway/railroad work in the field.
• Previous highway, drainage, construction inspection, track, traffic signal, and/or lighting experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Reviews design options and document findings from the design team.
• Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Perform roadway plan drawings.
• Perform quantities.
• Perform geometric design.
• Perform pavement marking/signing.
• Perform drainage design.
• Perform traffic studies.
• Perform traffic signal design.
• Perform public involvement.
• Prepare project reports.
• Prepare specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Perform roadway lighting.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level