Construction Engineer P3

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!

Due to our growth and success, we have an exciting opportunity for a Construction 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, along with construction inspection. Enjoy rewarding project challenges and an opportunity to become an important part of a well-established technical group.

To be considered for our Construction Engineer opportunity, we are seeking candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification desired, PE preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in construction and designing transportation and/or municipal projects.
• Experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Highway Technician Certifications preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation software.

As a Construction Engineer, enjoy job duties that may include:

• Assistant Resident Engineer/ Resident Engineer.
• Construction inspection of IDOT, Tollway, county or municipal projects.



• Assist in the field inspections of roadway and utility construction including sewer system, asphalt and concrete roadways.
• Perform and review material testing of concrete, asphalt and aggregates.
• Complete daily construction reports, manually or electronically.
• Prepare As-Built drawings.



• Design assistance on highway and site development improvements, including roadways, site grading, storm drainage, water main distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and other site utilities.
• Preparation of local, state and federal permit applications.
• Assist in the preparation of design plans, specifications and quantities.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• The salary range for this position is $85,000-$115,000. (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