GRAEF
Overview
GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2025 Top Workplace. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships!
Position As our Bridge team continues to grow, we have a new opportunity for an
Entry Level Bridge Engineer
in our
Chicago O'Hare office . The ideal candidate will work as part of a talented experienced team to perform design for bridges and other roadway structures. This position offers numerous project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group, while providing exemplary training and mentorship.
Responsibilities As an Entry Level Bridge Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:
Designing and preparing plans and specifications for transportation structures, including highway and railroad bridges, retaining walls and box culverts under the supervision of the lead structural engineer, per IDOT, Tollway and CDOT requirements.
Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking, and participate in checking the work of others.
Preform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
Perform work as part of a team, in accordance with project budget and schedule under moderate supervision.
Qualifications To be considered for our Entry Level Bridge Engineer position, we are seeking candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis in course work.
A Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
Relatable internship experience preferred.
Working knowledge of MicroStation programs. Ability to develop details, drawings and plan sheets in MicroStation is a plus.
Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design programs preferred.
EIT Certification a plus.
Benefits We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and support
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans
Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Casual Dress
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets
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GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2025 Top Workplace. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships!
Position As our Bridge team continues to grow, we have a new opportunity for an
Entry Level Bridge Engineer
in our
Chicago O'Hare office . The ideal candidate will work as part of a talented experienced team to perform design for bridges and other roadway structures. This position offers numerous project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group, while providing exemplary training and mentorship.
Responsibilities As an Entry Level Bridge Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:
Designing and preparing plans and specifications for transportation structures, including highway and railroad bridges, retaining walls and box culverts under the supervision of the lead structural engineer, per IDOT, Tollway and CDOT requirements.
Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking, and participate in checking the work of others.
Preform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
Perform work as part of a team, in accordance with project budget and schedule under moderate supervision.
Qualifications To be considered for our Entry Level Bridge Engineer position, we are seeking candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis in course work.
A Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
Relatable internship experience preferred.
Working knowledge of MicroStation programs. Ability to develop details, drawings and plan sheets in MicroStation is a plus.
Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design programs preferred.
EIT Certification a plus.
Benefits We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and support
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans
Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Casual Dress
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets
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