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.

Qualifications/experience should include:
  • 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.

Project Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to work in our municipal/transportation group in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on transportation, stormwater, and infrastructure projects. The primary role of this position is to be responsible for the 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.

​Qualifications/experience should include:
  • Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Transportation
  • Recent grad to 5 years experience, preferably with some municipal, consultant, or IDOT/Tollway experience
  • Has EI/EIT or prepared to pass the exam
  • Experience with Microstation and GEOPAK
  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient at Microsoft Word
  • AutoCAD
 
Benefits at ERA:
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule​

Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with a competitive benefit and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities. If you are interested in this position please send resumes to HR@eraconsultants.com or click the apply button below.

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 

Senior Project Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Project Engineer position in our Warrenville office. The primary role of this position is to be one of the leading project engineers on phase II design for roadway, infrastructure, utilities, and stormwater improvement assignments for municipalities, counties, and state agencies across northern Illinois. This person will also be responsible for overseeing and directing the workload of design engineers at the firm. 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. 

Qualifications/experience should include:
  • 5 - 10 years of design experience, including IDOT/IL Tollway work
  • Licensed professional engineer in Illinois, or ability to obtain in 6 months
  • 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.
  • Well versed at using 3D modeling utilizing Bentley’s OpenRoad Designer CONNECT Edition – 2020 Release 3 Update 9 – version 10.09.00.91 (or current IDOT CADD software)
  • Proficient in Micro Station and AutoCAD
  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel 
  • Proficiency in technical and business writing
  • Assist in proposal development
  • Previous experience coordinating with clients, scheduling tasks, and interacting with reviewing agencies and other stakeholders necessary
  • Ability to work independently and manage other engineers
  • Ability to multi-task and take on multiple projects at a time
Benefits at ERA:
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule

Site Development Project Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer/EIT for site and civil land development in our Warrenville and Champaign offices. 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 the 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.
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Qualifications/experience should include:
  • 1-4 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Municipal engineering experience for transportation and infrastructure projects
  • Experience in land development and stormwater analysis and design
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and technical writing
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Institutional and recreational development experience for state and local agencies
  • 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/or 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
Benefits at ERA:
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule