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
*Applications Filled for 2021
​**Accepting Applications for Summer 2022 Only

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

Civil Design Engineer

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

  • 1-5 years of experience
  • Municipal engineering experience for transportation and infrastructure projects
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation SS4/OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • 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 be commensurate with experience
 
Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with competitive benefits and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities. If you are interested in this position please send resumes to Tiffany Engelhardt at tengelhardt@eraconsultants.com.

Entry-Level Project Engineer

​Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer/EIT for site and civil land development in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on private land development projects, but would also assist on other infrastructure, and transportation projects as needed. The primary role of this position is to be responsible for preparation of civil engineering design drawings and supplemental reports relating to land development and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering in addition to qualifications listed below.

  • 0-4 years of experience in:
    • Site & Land Development
    • Transportation and infrastructure projects
    • Stormwater analysis and design
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to multi-task and take on multiple projects at a time
  • Working knowledge of Microstation, Microsoft Office, Win TR-20, AutoCAD (Civil 3D)
  • Candidate must be dependable, self-motivated, personable, & have the ability to work well with a team.
  • Salary will commensurate with experience

Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level)

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated entry level Structural Design Engineer for our structural department in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on structural projects, but would also assist on other transportation and infrastructure projects as needed. These projects will primarily involve design and inspection of bridge and transportation structures. The ideal candidate will be someone just starting their career in engineering and looking to proceed with a focus in structural engineering and looking to eventually get their structural engineering license.
 
The candidate must have these basic qualifications/requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • EIT certification
  • One (1) year+ experience in design of bridges and transportation structures
  • Good Working knowledge of CADD 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MSCE with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
  • Working knowledge and use of MicroStation and MathCad
  • Working knowledge of the basic structural design applications and programs
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to interact and work effectively and productively
  • FHWA - NHI - Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training is a plus.
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Performing structural analysis, design, and plan preparation for bridges and/or transportation structures
  • Ability to perform bridge inspections, assessments and preparation of reports
  • Client interface and project coordination
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines in a professional manner 

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.
 
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
 
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
  • 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)
 
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with benefits. We also offer a flexible schedule and company sponsored social events.