Highway Engineer / Railroad Specialist

GFT • Schaumburg, IL

1d • $85,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT's Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. GFT's Schaumburg, IL office seeks a Civil/Transportation Engineer/Railroad Specialist to be a member of our highway division and will be part of a Program Management role. The position is a full-time role (40 hours a week) working in the IDOT District One office in the Bureau of Design, Project Support Section, Railroad Unit. The successful candidate will perform various tasks including project coordination with the IDOT Project Manager, design consultants and railroad staff. This position will assist with the IDOT at-grade crossing program and implementing public improvements on the State highway system. A candidate with a background working with IDOT in preliminary engineering, development of plans or construction is preferred. This individual may be asked to prepare sketches and plan diagrams for at-grade crossings, so a base level knowledge of CADD would be beneficial in the execution of duties. The individual will be called upon to collaborate closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.

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.
• Individuals will be expected to possess an Illinois Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Background working with IDOT in preliminary engineering, development of plans or construction is preferred.
• Base level knowledge of CADD would be beneficial.
• CADD Experience is preferred
• Previous experience on projects with railroad coordination and inspection of roadway/railroad work in the field is preferred.
• Previous highway, drainage, construction inspection, track, traffic signal, and/or lighting experience is preferred.

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.
• Project coordination with the IDOT Project Manager, design consultants and railroad staff.
• Assist with the IDOT at-grade crossing program and implementing public improvements on the State highway system.
• Prepare sketches and plan diagrams for at-grade crossings.

Benefits

• 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