Careers at ERA

Currently available positions:
ERA offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and generous benefits. We are committed to long term employment relationships and controlled growth. We encourage qualified individuals to inquire about positions of interest.

​We are hiring for the below positions and are always looking for talented professionals that might fit in well at our company. Feel free to submit your resume for consideration at the link below. We will keep your resume on file and contact you if the right position opens up for you in the future.  

Civil Engineering Intern
Positions filled for Summer 2022.
​Accepting applications for Summer 2023.

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Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated entry level AutoCAD Designer for site and civil land development in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on site development and surveying projects, but would also assist on other stormwater, infrastructure, and transportation projects as needed. The primary role of this position is to be responsible for preparation of civil engineering design drawings in AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school and have a strong interest in mastering civil engineering drafting in AutoCAD.
 
Other qualifications we are looking for:

  • 0-4 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • General Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D Software (continued training would be provided in this software to grow in skills)
  • Candidate must be organized, self-motivated, dependable, personable, and able to multi-task and work effectively as a team player
  • Salary will commensurate with experience
 
Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with competitive benefits and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities.

Entry Level AutoCAD Designer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineering Intern to work in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on transportation, structural, stormwater and infrastructure projects. The primary role of this position is to assist with preparation of civil engineering design drawings, specifications, estimates, and supplemental reports. The ideal candidate will currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering and working towards their professional engineering license in addition to the qualifications listed below.

Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and technical writing
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Project coordinator for client contact, scheduling tasks and interaction with reviewing agencies and other stakeholders. Ability to multi-task and take on multiple projects at a time
  • MicroStation knowledge a plus
  • Proficiency in technical and business writing
  • Candidate must be organized, self-motivated, dependable, personable, and able to multi-task and work effectively as a team player

Land Surveyor

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is currently seeking an entry level Land Surveyor to join our growing surveying team in our Warrenville, IL office.

We are willing to hire someone that is new to this field/position type that is a fast learner and interested in learning this role as a new career path.

Our surveying services include topographic surveys, ALTA Surveys, boundary surveys, condominium surveys, plats of subdivision, easement plats, construction layout, as-constructed measurement, elevation certificates, and expert witness services. ERA utilizes current state of the art survey equipment including robotic total stations, Trimble GPS units, and UAV/Drone technologies.
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Field Responsibilities:
  • Assist and Train under a Survey Crew Chief on larger projects and eventually be able to do smaller survey jobs on your own over time with gained experience.
  • Complete work in a timely and professional manner
  • Demonstrate commitment to successful projects and client satisfaction
  • Keep accurate, detailed, and professional notes and sketches related to all phases of survey work
  • Manage, download and transfer survey data files and site photos to internal project folders
  • Able to read and interpret recorded survey documents, maps, plats and deeds
  • Able to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Maintain a high standard for quality and accuracy of work
  • Proper use and care of survey equipment and vehicles
 Qualifications/experience should include:
  • 0-4 years of survey related experience
  • Working knowledge of survey data collection procedures and field survey methods and techniques (preferred but not required)
  • Proficient in operating Trimble GPS/VRS, Robotic Total Stations and Data Collectors (preferred but not required)
  • Ability to work alone or with a crew
  • Ability to work year-round in an outdoor environment
  • Candidate must be reliable, dependable and responsible
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driving license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (without sponsorship)

Entry Level Design Engineer - Development Reviewer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a recent or upcoming graduate with a BS in Civil Engineering to work in our Water Resources Department at our Warrenville office. This position would provide permit review services for site development plans for local Chicagoland municipalities. In-house training will be provided by the lead permit review engineer. Engineer will have exposure to various public and private development designs and opportunities to observe and inspect construction of approved designs.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ABET accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering and working towards their professional engineering license.

The position allows for a combination of remote work, on-site work at the municipality's location and at ERA's Warrenville office.

Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with competitive benefits and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities. This is a full-time position of 40 hours a week, with a starting compensation hourly rate of $30.

​If you are interested in this position, please send resumes to HR@eraconsultants.com.

Resident Engineer/
​Construction Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Engineer to oversee the Construction Engineering Department.  The selected candidate will oversee construction engineering staff and provide construction phase services to our IDOT, county and municipal clients. 
 
Position Requirements Include:
  • 5-10 years of experience as a Resident Engineer / Construction Inspector on local county and state construction projects is preferred
  • Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
  • Familiarity with IDOT materials and documentation procedures is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents, compute quantities and verify measurements and layouts is required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to maintain detailed daily diary entries.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all projects stakeholders (client, contractor, sub-consultants) and interact with the public to respond to inquiries and resolve problems.
  • Experience with Illinois Construction Records System (ICORS) is desired.  Proficiency with MS Office applications for reporting is required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license be able to travel to local project sites and work extended hours as required.
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience

Survey Crew Chief

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is currently seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to work out of our Warrenville, IL office.
 
Our surveying services include topographic surveys, ALTA Surveys, boundary surveys, condominium surveys, plats of subdivision, easement plats, construction layout, as-constructed measurement, elevation certificates, and expert witness services.  ERA utilizes current state of the art survey equipment including robotic total stations, Trimble GPS units, and UAV/Drone technologies. 
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Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of survey related experience
  • 2+ years of survey field crew chief experience
  • Working knowledge of survey data collection procedures and field survey methods and techniques
  • Proficient in operating Trimble GPS/VRS, Robotic Total Stations and Data Collectors
  • FAA Part 107 (Drone Pilot License) preferred, but not required
  • Ability to work alone or with a crew
  • Ability to work year-round in an outdoor environment
  • Candidate must be reliable, dependable and responsible
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driving license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (without sponsorship)
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage a 1 or 2-person survey crew to perform survey field work for topographic, boundary, ALTA and construction surveys for public and private clients
  • Complete work in a timely and professional manner
  • Demonstrate commitment to successful projects and client satisfaction
  • Keep accurate, detailed, and professional notes and sketches related to all phases of survey work
  • Manage, download and transfer survey data files and site photos to internal project folders
  • Able to read and interpret recorded survey documents, maps, plats and deeds
  • Able to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Maintain a high standard for quality and accuracy of work
  • Proper use and care of survey equipment and vehicles

Site Development Project Manager

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for fast growing site and civil land development department in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on site development projects, but would also assist on other stormwater, infrastructure, and transportation projects as needed. The primary role of this position is to be responsible for managing projects and the preparation of civil engineering design drawings and supplemental reports relating to land development and infrastructure projects. This position involves client contact and some assistance with proposal development when needed.
 
Some of the expected qualifications and benefits for the position are included below.  The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering in addition to qualifications listed below.
 
  • 5-10 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Licensed IL Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred
  • Experience in land development, grading design, sanitary sewer and watermain design, roadway design, stormwater management analysis and design, best management practices, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, TR20, HY8, HECRAS, Microsoft Office
  • Preparing stormwater management reports, storm sewer calculations, compensatory storage calculations, detention basin and restrictor sizing
  • Preparing permit applications and submittal documents for stormwater management permits, land use petitions, subdivisions, IEPA NPDES, IEPA sewer and watermain permits, 
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and technical writing
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Project coordinator for client contact, scheduling tasks and interaction with reviewing agencies and other stakeholders. Ability to multi-task and take on multiple projects at a time
  • Proficiency in technical and business writing
  • Candidate must be organized, self-motivated, dependable, personable, and able to multi-task and work effectively as a team player
  • Salary will commensurate with experience
 
Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with competitive benefits and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities.