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 2022.
​Accepting applications for Summer 2023.

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

Project Surveyor

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

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
 Office Responsibilities (As Needed):
  • Provide assistance to the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the 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
Qualifications/experience should include:
  • 3+ years of survey related experience
  • Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) in the State of Illinois is preferred, but not required
  • FAA Part 107 (Drone Pilot License) preferred, but not required
  • 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)

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.

Resident Engineer/
​Construction Engineer

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Engineer 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 be commensurate with experience

Project Manager - Site Development

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for our site and civil land development department in our Warrenville office. The primary role of this position is to be responsible for managing the preparation of civil engineering design drawings and supplemental reports relating to residential and commercial land development projects. This position will also entail regularly coordinating directly with clients and overseeing internal staff to meet project deadlines. This position will also involve regularly scheduling and assigning tasks and interaction with reviewing agencies and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task and take on multiple projects at a time.
 
The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a BS in Civil Engineering in addition to qualifications listed below.
 
  • 7+ years of experience (site development specific experience preferred)
  • Licensed IL Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience in residential/commercial land development projects
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and technical writing
  • Previous experience directly coordinating with clients directly on projects
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • 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
  • Candidate must be willing and able to mentor and train design engineer staff under them
  • 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. If you are interested in this position, please send resumes to Tiffany Engelhardt at tengelhardt@eraconsultants.com. 

Survey Crew Chief

Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) 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. 
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Preferred 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
  • FAA Part 107 (Drone Pilot License) preferred, but not required
  • 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)
 
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

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