Job Description

Elevate Your Career with GRAEF - A Top Workplace!
Are you ready to make an impact in the AEC industry while working for a company that values innovation, relationships, and professional growth? At GRAEF, we've been shaping communities and careers since 1961. We don't just design buildings and infrastructure--we build lasting connections, invest in our people, and drive excellence every step of the way.
At GRAEF, we don't just offer jobs--we build careers that matter. If you're ready to bring your expertise, energy, and vision to a team that's redefining what's possible, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and let's shape the future together!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Engineer in our Chicago O'Hare office. This position offers the opportunity to work on the design of a variety of transportation and site engineering projects. Enjoy rewarding project challenges and an opportunity to become an important part of a well-established technical group.
Transportation Engineer responsibilities include:

• Hands-on involvement in the design process and project advancement including setting priorities and developing objectives.
• The ability to serve as a technical resource for a multi-disciplined team.
• Design opportunities will generally include:

• Highway and Roadway Plans, Specifications and Estimates
• Sewer Plans, Specifications and Estimates
• Project Permitting
• Project Reports
• Mentor Junior Engineers
• Professional society involvement.

In order to be considered for our Transportation Engineer position, we are considering candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical design experience in transportation engineering, highway design, and local street design.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, municipal and IL Tollway design and standards.
• PE license in IL.
• Good communication skills and interaction with clients and internal team members is necessary.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads required. Modeling with OpenRoads is desired. Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D software is a plus.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000. (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 supports
• 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

Skills Required