GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, 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 2024 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!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Engineer/Project Engineer in our Chicago O'Hare office.  This position offers the opportunity to work on the design of a variety of transportation and site engineering projects. Enjoy rewarding project challenges and an opportunity to become an important part of a well-established technical group. 

Transportation Engineer/Project Engineer responsibilities include:

• Hands-on involvement in the design process and project advancement including setting priorities and developing objectives.
• The ability to serve as a technical resource for a multi-disciplined team.
• Design opportunities will generally include:
• Highway and Roadway Plans, Specifications and Estimates
• Sewer Plans, Specifications and Estimates
• Project Permitting
• Project Reports
• Mentor Junior Engineers
• Professional society involvement.

In order to be considered for our Transportation Engineer/Project Engineer position, we are considering candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical design experience in transportation engineering, highway design, and local street design.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, municipal and IL Tollway design and standards.
• PE license in IL.
• Good communication skills and interaction with clients and internal team members is necessary.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads required. Modeling with OpenRoads is desired. Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D software is a plus.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include: 

• The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
• 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 supports
• 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