Project Engineer, Highway

GFT•Schaumburg, IL

13d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Transportation Team in Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg, Illinois. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of those offices. The successful candidate will join the roadway group and work on Phase I and Phase II transportation projects, including multidisciplinary projects involving highways, bridges, aviation, transit, and rail. The role involves preparing and reviewing roadway engineering work, coordinating with other engineers and technicians, and completing some assignments independently. Depending on experience, the engineer may also have project manager or deputy project manager responsibilities. The role requires analyzing project information and data, producing accurate designs and plans, maintaining quality and schedule standards, and researching and documenting design options for senior project engineers. The engineer makes independent decisions on engineering problems and methods and may represent the organization in meetings. They receive overall direction from project managers or senior project engineers, with technical guidance and supervisory approval for unusual or complex work. Design work may use OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, GEOPAK, MS Office, and other design software. GFT describes its Transportation work as focused on resilient, sustainable infrastructure and innovative solutions for modern multimodal roadway systems. The company is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees and over a century of experience. The position is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation is $90,000–$130,000, dependent on experience and geographic location. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check.

Requirements

At least 6 years of related experience.
Experience working directly for or as a consultant to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway, Chicago Department of Transportation, local counties and municipalities, and on federally funded projects.
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Strong technical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.
Experience in highway, drainage, construction inspection, traffic signal, and/or lighting work.
Ability to attend regularly at the Chicago or Schaumburg, Illinois office under the hybrid work model.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with CADD/design software, including OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and GEOPAK.
Background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specifications.
Six to ten years of design experience.

Responsibilities

Perform roadway engineering tasks, including plan preparation, quantity calculations, geometric design, pavement marking and signing, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, public involvement, report writing, specifications, and cost estimates.
Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks and ensure the accuracy and quality of engineering designs and plans.
Research design options and document findings for the Senior Project Engineer.
Manage engineers and technicians to complete assigned tasks, and independently complete designated tasks.
Make independent decisions on engineering problems and methods; occasionally represent the organization in meetings to resolve questions and coordinate work.
Keep the Project Manager informed about workload and changes to project schedule, scope, or additional services.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Work with other teams on multidisciplinary projects.
Depending on experience, serve in project manager or deputy project manager capacities.