at GRAEF in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 2023 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! We have an exciting opportunity for a Coastal Engineer in any of our Great Lakes offices throughout WI and IL. If you are looking for the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects, have the satisfaction and security of working at a 100% employee-owned company, then GRAEF is the place for you! Our coastal team works on coastal and waterfront projects throughout the Midwest, Florida, and the Caribbean. This position is ideal for an established coastal engineer with a drive to support existing coastal business and grow the Midwest footprint. Career level and salary will be commensurate with experience, and all experience levels coastal engineers are encouraged to apply. We are considering Coastal Engineer candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with formal or on the job coastal training.
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience completing design calculations for waterfront engineering projects such as seawall design, beach nourishment, coastal structures, environmental restoration, drainage and flood control and coastal impact assessments.
+ Professional registration as a PE.
+ Strong engineering technical skills.
+ Design experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D considered a plus.
+ Candidates with an interest in business development and project development processes, such as marketing activities, conference participation, client development, and proposal development, are encouraged to apply.
+ Good communication skills and a proven track record interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.
Responsibilities include:+ Work with the coastal experts across GRAEF offices in project oversight, including setting priorities and developing objectives, and project financial management as well as the ability to serve as a technical resource for a multi-disciplinary team.
+ Job duties include project engineering and management, client management, making presentations and client development activities.
+ Prepare contracts and technical documents.
+ Conduct field work including inspection and observations.
+ Professional society involvement and attendance at professional conferences and summits.
We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:+ Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs, including by coastal specialists with 20+ years of experience
+ 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
+ Exciting office locations, close to many amenities, which may include free covered parking, onsite free fitness center (depending on office location) and potential to travel to assist Florida and Caribbean offices during field work and construction
+ 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