Entry Level Highway Engineer
GFT
About the Role
GFT is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to support our Transportation team in Schaumburg, IL or Chicago, IL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days of onsite office attendance. December 2026 and Spring 2027 graduates are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Prior experience with Bentley MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
- Experience in preparing detailed design contract drawings and packages.
Location: Schaumburg, IL; Chicago, IL
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 (dependent upon experience and geographic location)