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

Survey Crew Chief

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. 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.

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.