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.

​Water Resources Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.'s Water Resources Department is hiring an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer. If you delight in solving problems and you enjoy working on a variety of projects, you’ll fit right in with ERA’s Water Resources Department. Our number one goal is to reduce flooding in the Chicago area and we are looking to grow our team with someone who shares our passion.
 
As a growing company of 45 employees, we offer a collaborative work environment with flexible work schedules and learning opportunities on a variety of projects. We are looking for an engineer with 1-5 years of experience in water resources engineering who is self-motivated and shares our passion for helping municipalities reduce flooding. 
 
As an entry-level engineer, you will be given a variety of tasks over the first several months.  As you gain experience, the position will be catered to match your interests and skill set, while also considering the available workload. Daily work tasks may include modeling, report writing, preparation of exhibits and engineering plans, and calculation of quantities. 
 
The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering and working towards his/her professional engineering license.

Design Engineer

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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • 1-5 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Licensed Engineer Intern (EI), preferred
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, TR20, HY8, HECRAS, Microsoft Office
  • 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 a plus
  • 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

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:
  • 5-10 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.
  • 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 

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 

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

​Project Surveyor

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is currently seeking an experienced Project Surveyor 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.

Position Requirements Include:
  • Preparation of Plats of Subdivision, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Boundary Surveys and Topographic Surveys
  • Interpretation of engineering plans and calculations for construction layout
  • Able to research and interpret recorded survey documents, maps, plats and deeds
  • Initial set up of project files containing project information for use by our field crews
  • Field Responsibilities:
  • Perform field survey tasks related to on time completion of topographic, boundary, ALTA surveys, and construction layout for municipal and private projects
  • Keep accurate, detailed, and professional notes and sketches
  • Maintain a high standard for quality and accuracy of work

Qualifications:
  • Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Illinois is preferred
  • Or Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) in the State of Illinois with PLS pending soon
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet applications
  • Candidate must be reliable, dependable, responsible, and detail oriented
  • Must communicate effectively 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
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (without sponsorship)

This is a full time position with benefits. We also offer a flexible schedule.

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.