Civil Engineer

Engineering Chicago, Illinois
Salary: USD 60000 - 75000 Annually

• Experience with pavement condition assessments and/or pavement design (preferred)
• Convert field information to final design drawings
• Preparation of technical memos, reports, construction plans and specifications for various civil design projects
• Develop basic grading plans from existing survey data
• Preparation of permit, bidding and documentation civil drawing sets
• Preparing construction and repair estimates from final designs
• Direct and coordinate the assembly of final plan sets from multiple discipline work
• Field observation of construction activities

• BS in Civil Engineering is required
• Master's degree is preferred
• Must have passed the FE exam
• 2-5 years of civil design experience with civil design, pavement, geotechnical or roadway projects
• Experienced with standard analysis programs, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft office programs, and surface water management programs desired
• GIS and modeling is a plus
• Willingness to travel and perform field work on civil, pavement and geotechnical investigations and construction projects

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GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Functional Demands:
Sedentary, Light, Medium, Other. Activity Levels:
Occasional (0-35% of day), Frequent (33-66% of day), High (67-100% of day), Not Applicable. Standing – 4–6 hours, Walking – 2 hours, Climbing – 2 hours, 30 min. Lifting (floor to waist level) 20 lbs, Lifting (waist level and above) 20 lbs, Carrying objects, Push/pull, Twisting, 10 min. Reaching forward and overhead, 10 min each. Keyboard use/repetitive motion – 4–6 hours.

Sensory Requirements:
Near & Far vision, Hearing, Depth perception. Accurate vision required (20/40, 20/20).

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.