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Transportation Engineer P4

GRAEF
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026
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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

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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