Entry Level Highway Engineer

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an Entry Level
Highway Engineer to support our Transportation team in our Schaumburg
, IL office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance. Working on the roadway team at GFT 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.

Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

The Entry Level Highway Engineer will support design opportunities including roadway and intersection improvements, drainage and grading improvements, and highways and interchange projects. You’ll engage in meaningful mentorship and professional development as you build a successful career.

• Participate in concept development, preliminary engineering and final design for infrastructure projects including municipal roads and highways.
• Prepare engineering design drawings, sketches, and layouts using an array of software platforms.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Prepare material quantity and cost estimates.
• Provide technical writing input to proposals, feasibility studies, design criteria and other reports/memorandums.
• Attend internal and external meetings with the team.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload on various projects simultaneously.
• Initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited university.
• 0-2 years of experience in the design of transportation engineering projects.
• Demonstrated interest in highway or related transportation engineering field through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD or similar drafting software.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, self‑starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.

• An Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification.
• Prior experience with Bentley Micro Station or Open Roads Designer.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages.

The salary range for this position is $75,000–$85,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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.

At GFT
, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,…