Engineer III - Civil Design
About The Position
An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Engineer III to join our growing Civil Design team in Vernon Hills, IL. What you can expect: The Engineer III will report to a Senior Project Manager and perform engineering design tasks for a wide variety of municipal engineering projects, capital improvement projects, and site design projects for educational, institutional, healthcare, recreational, residential, retail, and commercial land development projects. This role is an exempt, salaried position. We offer a hybrid work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Four (4) years of civil engineering, municipal engineering, or design experience including two (2) years as a major contributor on contract deliverable development or project leader.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois or another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Illinois within 6 months.
- Valid Driver’s License and registered insured personal vehicle.
- Ability to independently identify, evaluate, select, and apply engineering criteria and standards to lead the development of technical documents across select engineering disciplines.
- Lead the development of technical documents frequently requiring the use of engineering design software.
- Possess an understanding of typical workflows with low complexity projects.
- Self-starting, detail-oriented individual that will work in a collaborative environment completing engineering design tasks according to scope/schedule/effort expectations with limited oversight.
- Ability to manage personal schedule to adhere to multiple project deadlines while communicating progress status.
- Assist in project-related communication and meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the ability to technically mentor and train junior-level engineers.
- Assist in the development of portions of project proposals.
- Proficiency with software products: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- PDF editing software (Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Experience participating in industry professional societies preferred.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and train junior-level engineers.
- Oversee the creation of engineering documents using AutoCAD software.
- Coordinate and prioritize multiple project deadlines while adhering to company and project standards.
- Communicate and meet with project clients to discuss project progress and requirements.
- Aid in the preparation of project proposals and documentation.
Benefits
- Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth.
- We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.
- New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career.
- Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts.
- Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance.
- With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
