Highway Engineer / Railroad Specialist

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Civil Highway Engineer/Railroad Specialist to join our Practice or CBG Team in Schaumburg, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the  Schaumburg, IL office.

GFT's Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:

GFT’s Schaumburg, IL office seeks a Civil/Transportation Engineer/Railroad Specialist to be a member of our highway division and will be part of a Program Management role. The position is a full-time role (40 hours a week) working in the IDOT District One office in the Bureau of Design, Project Support Section, Railroad Unit. The successful candidate will perform various tasks including project coordination with the IDOT Project Manager, design consultants and railroad staff.  This position will assist with the IDOT at-grade crossing program and implementing public improvements on the State highway system. 

A candidate with a background working with IDOT in preliminary engineering, development of plans or construction is preferred. This individual may be asked to prepare sketches and plan diagrams for at-grade crossings, so a base level knowledge of CADD would be beneficial in the execution of duties.  The individual will be called upon to collaborate closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Reviews design options and document findings from the design team.
• Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.

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Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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