Civil Highway Engineer​/Railroad Specialist

GFT is seeking a Civil Highway Engineer/Railroad Specialist to join our Transportation Team in Schaumburg, IL
! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Schaumburg, IL office.

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. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

The person will 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. The successful candidate will perform various tasks including roadway plan drawings, quantities, geometric design, pavement marking/signing, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, public involvement, project reports, specifications, cost estimates, roadway lighting, and other related tasks.

Candidates with a background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specifications are recommended. The individual may also be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.

The candidate will work with a team leader and complete certain tasks independently. Open Roads and MS Office and other design software will be used.

• 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.
• A good understanding of Open Roads is preferred.
• Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 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.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license for the state of Illinois.
• Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
• 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.
• Individuals will be expected to possess an Illinois Driver’s License.

The salary range for this role is $76,000 - $111,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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.

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