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/Construction Project Manager

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Project Manager 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 commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule

Civil Engineer-Site Development

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer/EI for site and civil land development 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 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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​​Position Requirements Include:​
  • 1-5 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Licensed Engineer Intern (EI), preferred
  • Licensed IL Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
  • 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 

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

Entry Level Project Engineer-Stormwater

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Project Engineer to work with our Stormwater Department in our Warrenville office. This position would primarily be working on stormwater 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.
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Position Requirements Include:
  • 1-5 years of experience
  • Municipal engineering experience for stormwater 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 and AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Knowledge in commonly used hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software 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
  • Salary will commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule
Please fill out our short employment survey in order to be considered for this position by clicking on the link below:
​                      ERA Employment Survey

Civil Design Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Design Engineer to work our 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 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 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 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 commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule

Structural Design Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly-motivated entry level Structural Design Engineer for our structural department in our Champaign 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.
 
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
  • Considering local candidates only 

Structural Engineering Intern

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is seeking a qualified individual to fill a Structural Engineering Intern position during the Fall and Spring semester of 2017-2018 in our Champaign, Illinois office, with the likelihood of continued full-time employment during the Summer of 2018, if desired. The primary role of this position is to assist project managers and other engineers in the completion of mostly structural engineering projects, including bridges, retaining walls, buildings, and other structures.  Assistance will also be required with coordination of other project elements including transportation, infrastructure, and site development projects. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior year of school, with a primary concentration in Structural Engineering.  Graduate students will also be considered. 
  • Interest in learning about a wide variety of projects.
  • Experience with Microstation and/or AutoCad software is a plus, but not a necessity.
  • Ability to work both in the office and on project sites.  Some physical labor will be required.
  • This internship is a paid position, and the hourly pay rate will be based on experience.
  • The position will have the necessary flexibility to avoid interruption of desired class schedule.  Total hours per week can vary as needed.
  • A full-time summer internship and/or full time entry level employment will be considered based upon job performance.

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.