Staff Engineer

GHA’s VISION- NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

GHA will be the premiere consultant partner in the Midwest, providing high-quality services and designs for our clients and community.

GHA will be forward looking, working toward a common vision that includes diversity and inclusion, a feeling of belonging, and built upon strong internal and external relationships.

GHA will be a world-class place to build a career, focused on staff development and training at all levels, creating challenging and rewarding opportunities for all staff.

GHA will build and maintain a strong culture, one built upon trust and growth, and our common values of Integrity, Dedication, and Passion.

What is in it for you:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) 
• 7 paid Holidays 
• Parental Leave
• Floating Holidays 
• Educational Assistance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA and HSA spending accounts 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401k Profit Sharing and Bonus 
• ESOP- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• *Much More

What you can expect:

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates, an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join the Municipal Division team to join our growing team located in Vernon Hills, IL. This is an exempt position with straight overtime pay. The Staff Engineer will report to the Division Director or Assistant Division Director.

This position requires a Professional Engineer Intern (PEI) license in the State of Illinois, or to obtain it within 6 months of hire. This position also requires independent work skills and the ability to communicate with GHA staff as well as to communicate effectively to outside agencies.  Additionally, this position requires field and office work.

As a civil engineer, you will utilize the company values in all phases of your work. You shall demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, be a self-starter, be able to carry out assignments with limited oversight in a timely manner, and show competency in the following areas:

How you will make an impact:

• Read, interpret, and create technical documents associated with your position.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions.
• Self-starting, detail-oriented individual with organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Visit project sites to assist construction observation duties.
• Complete engineering tasks with limited oversight and seek feedback at appropriate periods of work under the supervision and mentoring of other civil engineers.
• Work in a team setting with other team members within all divisions of the company.
• The ability to manage and execute multiple design-related tasks as assigned on budget and within communicated schedules.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines.
• Assist in proposal preparation and technical report writing.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives; attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training.

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Hold a Professional Engineer Intern (PEI) license in the State of Illinois or obtain it within 6 months of hire.

Experience: 

• Have at least 2 years of civil engineering experience and one year experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. 
• Experience with Microstation/GEOPAK and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 10%.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.