Technical Agreement Specialist

Job Overview

GFT is seeking a Technical Agreement Specialist to join our Roadway Team in Schaumburg, IL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the District 1 IDOT office. The Office’s Transportation team leads projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.

• Lead coordination of roadway plan drawings, quantities, and related costs for items of local participation, maintenance, and jurisdiction.
• Provide direction to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers regarding expected results.
• Analyze information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Make independent decisions on engineering problems and methods, representing the organization in meetings to resolve key questions and coordinate work.
• Adhere to IDOT agreement policy and communicate policy to IDOT staff and public partners; understand and interpret engineering design plans and specifications.
• Work within a Microsoft computer environment.
• Manage workload and adapt to changes in project schedule, scope, or additional services.

• Minimum five years of related, in-field experience, including work directly with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, or local counties and municipalities, and with federally funded projects.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a similar ABET‑accredited field.
• E.I.T. Certification.
• Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Experience with railroad coordination and inspection of roadway/railroad work in the field (preferred).
• Experience in highway, drainage, construction inspection, track, traffic signal, and/or lighting (preferred).
• Illinois Driver’s License required.

• Professional Engineering license or similar experience.
• Background in preliminary engineering, plan development, or construction engineering.

Salary range: $85,000 - $125,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, with access to training programs and support for professional organization participation.
• 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 and measure our success by the strength of our relationships. We are the employer of choice for more than 5,000 industry professionals.

GFT 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, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.