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.
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Any individuals interested in applying for a position must submit resumes and cover letters via our online application page. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Resident Engineer Position

​Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer to join our Construction Department.  The selected candidate will provide construction phase services to the IDOT, county, and municipal clients. 
 
Position Requirements Include:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Resident Engineer / Construction Inspector on local, county, and state construction projects is preferred
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois (Preferred, but not required)
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred
  • 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 

Lead Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is currently looking to fill an opening for a Lead Civil Engineer / Project Manager position in our Champaign office.  The primary role of this position is to be the leading project engineer on diverse assignments related to roadway, infrastructure, stormwater, land development, and construction projects for municipalities, counties, and state agencies across northern Illinois. This person will also be responsible for hiring, overseeing, and directing the workload of design engineers at the firm. This position involves client contact and some assistance with proposal development when needed.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering
  • 10-15 years of diverse project experience
  • Previous municipal engineering experience on transportation and infrastructure related projects including but not limited to roadways, intersections, streetscape, lighting, parking facilities, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, etc.
  • Institutional and recreational development experience for state and local agencies
  • Previous experience coordinating with clients, scheduling tasks and interaction with reviewing agencies and other stakeholders necessary
  • Ability to work independently and manage other engineers
  • Multi-tasking capabilities and management skills for multiple projects simultaneously
  • Previous experience with construction engineering and administration preferred
  • Proficiency in technical and business writing
  • Experience writing and putting together competitive proposals
 
Benefits Package:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match, Health, Dental, and Life Insurance Plans, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule

Civil/Environmental Design Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Civil/Environmental Design Engineer to work in our Warrenville office with the Recreation Department. Responsibilities of this role include preparation of conceptual design studies, civil and environmental engineering design drawings, specifications, estimates, permitting, and supplemental environmental reports. Though our department specializes in Park District projects, including pond and river restoration, bike trails, local and regional parks, sports fields, and building and parking facility improvements, we also work with a wide variety of other clients, such as Forest Preserve Districts, Local Municipalities, County Governments, and Homeowner’s Associations. Our department also provides the environmental design and permitting for all other departments within ERA.
 
The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and working towards their professional engineering license in addition to the qualifications listed below.

  • 2-5 years of experience
  • Design engineering experience specifically for park districts, forest preserves, municipalities, government agencies, and/or private developments a plus 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Project coordinator for client contact, scheduling tasks and interaction with reviewing agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation
  • 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

Survey Crew Chief

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is currently seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to work out of our Warrenville, IL office. ERA is a civil engineering firm providing civil, structural, environmental, and surveying services to both public and private clients throughout Illinois. Our surveying services include topographical measurement, elevation certificates, ALTA Surveys, boundary surveys, plats of subdivision, easement plats, GPS, construction layout, as-constructed measurement and expert witness services.  ERA utilizes current state of the art survey equipment including robotic total stations and Trimble GPS units.
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform field survey tasks related to on time completion of topographic, boundary, ALTA and construction surveys for municipal and private projects
  • Keep accurate, detailed, and professional notes and sketches
  • Able to research and interpret recorded survey documents, maps, plats and deeds
  • Maintain a high standard for quality and accuracy of work
 
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of survey related experience
  • 2+ years of survey field crew chief experience
  • Candidate must be reliable, dependable, and responsible
  • Must communicate well with supervisors and co-workers
  • Valid driving license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider
  • Independent worker and ability to work within a diversified project team of professionals
  • Candidate will be proficient in operating Trimble GPS/VRS and Robotic Total Stations
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (without sponsorship)
 
Benefits
  • This is a full time position with benefits. We also offer a flexible schedule.

Civil Design Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is currently looking to fill several Entry Level Civil Design Engineer positions in our Warrenville office. We have positions open in several departments including transportation, structural, and site development. 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

​Position Requirements Include:​
  • 1-5 years of experience
  • Municipal engineering experience for transportation, infrastructure, and/or structural 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, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation
  • 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

ERA hires for the following positions:
We are Always Looking for Good Talent
​At ERA we are always looking for talented professionals that might fit in well at our company. Feel free to submit your resume for consideration for any other position not listed above 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.