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
*Positions filled for Summer 2023.*
​Accepting applications for Summer 2024.

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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.
 
Other qualifications we are looking for:

  • 0-4 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • General Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D Software (continued training would be provided in this software to grow in skills)
  • 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
 
Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with competitive benefits and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities.

Professional Land Surveyor

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is currently seeking an Illinois licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join our growing surveying team in 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:
  • Manages assigned survey projects and field crews
  • Responsible for all aspects of surveying practice, including client development and preparation of proposals
  • Communicates with clients and project managers to determine work scope of survey projects
  • Performs CAD based calculations and analysis in the preparation of Construction, ALTA, Boundary, Topographic Surveys and Plats of Subdivision
  • Perform project research of recorded survey documents, maps, plats and deeds
  • QA/QC and supervising the preparation of survey drawings and documents
  • Oversees multiple survey crews and office staff
  • Trains interns and entry level staff
 
Qualifications:
  • Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Illinois.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Ability to competently read civil drawings, including complex details, and successfully interpret for construction layout
  • Candidate must be reliable, dependable, responsible, and detail oriented
  • Must communicate well with clients, accommodate client work requests and create work orders
  • Must be able to work independently with little instruction
  • 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
  • Proficiency in operating Trimble GPS/VRS and Robotic Total Stations is preferred
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (without sponsorship)

Structural Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill a Structural Engineer position in our Warrenville, Illinois office. This is an exciting opportunity to come work for a growing company and become involved in a wide variety of projects involving Structural, Geotechnical, Civil, and Forensic Engineering, including bridges, dams, drainage structures, buildings, water & wastewater plant structures, sewer systems, and retaining walls. The primary role of this position is to lead other structural team members in the design of structural project elements and coordinate this work with other design professionals on a wide range of transportation, infrastructure, and site development projects. Opportunities for advancement within the company will be available to successful applicants. Qualifications for the position include:
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
  • Licensed as a Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois, or ability to acquire the same shortly after starting the position.
  • Experience in the design and construction of bridges, buildings, and other structures.
  • Experience on IDOT funded projects, IDOT specifications, and structural design standards.
  • Experience with Microstation and AutoCad software is a plus.
  • Comfortable with client contact and coordination with review agencies and other project stakeholders.
Benefits at ERA:
  • Salary will commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package (401K, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule

Design Engineer – Water Resources

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Design Engineer to work with our Water Resources Department in our Warrenville office. ERA provides Phase I and Phase II drainage studies and stormwater infrastructure design services for our municipal clients throughout northeastern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. This position would primarily work on stormwater studies, flood improvement designs and municipal reviews. The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for storm sewer design,
  • Preparation of civil engineering design drawings, specifications & estimates,
  • Stormwater studies and master planning reports,
  • Permitting assistance to meet federal, state, and local ordinances, and
  • Design reviews for local municipalities.
 
The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ABET accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering and is working towards their professional engineering license in addition to the qualifications listed below.
  • 0-7 years of experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in technical and business writing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to multi-task and take on multiple projects at a time
  • Municipal engineering experience for stormwater and public infrastructure projects is a plus
  • Knowledge in commonly used hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software is a plus
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and / or MicroStation is preferred
  • EIT preferred, not required
  • PE preferred, not required
 
Candidates must be organized, self-motivated, dependable, personable, and able to multi-task and work effectively as a team player. This position has room for growth at ERA. It is expected that this position will work out of the Warrenville, IL office with future opportunities for work-from-home available. Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Site Development Project Manager

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for fast growing site and civil land development department 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 managing projects and the preparation of civil engineering design drawings and supplemental reports relating to land development and infrastructure projects. 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.  The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering in addition to qualifications listed below.
 
  • 5-10 years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Licensed IL Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred
  • 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
 
Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) offers a professional work environment with competitive benefits and compensation package as well as exceptional learning opportunities.