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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Location

8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773.775.4009

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Responsibilities

Over the years Ciorba Group has created and refined a robust Internship Program that provides students pursuing a Civil Engineering degree with the opportunity to gain knowledge and work experience related to the career that they want to pursue after graduation. The Internship Program is year-round, both full and part-time positions working with one of four project teams: Electrical, Roadway, Structures, or Water Resources. The selected candidate will be paired with an experienced engineer and will build essential, hands-on skills that will complement those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition to a professional career. Engagements will consist of office and fieldwork and it is common for interns to get involved with a variety of projects. Our goal is to provide interns with a broad, well-rounded learning experience to relate within their field of study and to get involved in teamwork.

Required Qualifications

  • A junior in an accredited civil engineering bachelor’s program or a new graduate planning to start a Master Program in civil engineering.
  • Fundamental understanding of engineering concepts.
  • Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Some experience with CADD, other engineering software and previous work experience will be a plus.

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    Senior Water Resources Engineer

    Location

    Chicago, IL

    Responsibilities

    Ciorba Group is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer with the following responsibilities:

    • Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of floodplains and floodways, including bridge and culvert crossings;
    • Analysis of flood problem areas to identify problems, develop alternative solutions, and design recommended alternatives;
    • Stormwater system analysis and design for municipal and roadway projects, including conveyance, storage, and stormwater quality best management practices. Includes design calculations/models, report and plan preparation, quantity calculations, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks;
    •  Design of soil erosion and sediment control practices;
    •  The candidate will manage other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of project plans, as directed by the Project Manager, but may also complete certain tasks independently;
    • Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects;
    • Review and check engineering work completed by others;
    • Maintain positive client and vendor relationships;
    • Mentor staff engineers;
    • Will report to our Vice President – Water Resources.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s degree a plus;
    • 7-9 years of water resources experience;
    • Illinois and/or Indiana Professional Engineer (PE);
    • Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) a plus;
    • Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects;
    • Microstation proficiency; AutoCad experience a plus;
    • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic models, including HEC-RAS and SWMM;
    • Experience on municipal and/or highway drainage design projects.

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      Water Resources Project Engineer

      Location

      Chicago, IL
      Indianapolis, IN
      Crown Point, IN

      Responsibilities

      Ciorba Group is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer with the following responsibilities:

      Primary focus will be on:

      • Water distribution system analysis and water main design;
      • Wastewater collection system analysis and sanitary sewer design;
      • Pump station and lift station analysis and design;
      • The candidate will serve as the technical lead on projects, reporting to the Project Manager, and will manage other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of project plans but may also complete certain tasks independently;
      • Design tasks include calculations/models, plan preparation, quantity calculations, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks;
      • Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects;
      • Review and check engineering work completed by others;
      • Maintain positive client and vendor relationships;
      • Mentor staff engineers;
      • Will report to our Vice-President of Water Resources.

      Required Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
      • 8-12 years of water resources experience, including the activities described above;
      • Illinois Professional Engineer (PE);
      • Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects;
      • Microstation proficiency; AutoCad experience a plus;
      • Experience with water distribution system and wastewater collection system analysis and design;
      • Experience with pump and lift station design;
      • Experience with WaterCAD, SewerCAD, XP-SWMM, and other hydraulic models.

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        ENTRY LEVEL ENGINEER

        Location

        8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
        Chicago, IL 60631
        Phone: 773.775.4009

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        Responsibilities

        Ciorba has openings starting in May 2022 for entry level Civil Engineers. The successful candidate will work on a variety of project assignments on one of four project teams: Electrical, Roadway, Structures, or Water Resources.

        Required Qualifications

        • Bachelors degree in civil engineering.
        • 0 to 2 years of professional experience.
        • Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.
        • Some experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.

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          ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

          Location

          Chicago, IL
          Indianapolis, IN

          Responsibilities

          Ciorba Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer with experience in the design of Lighting, Electrical, Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements. Projects will consist of the study and design of roadway and site lighting, traffic signals for State and municipal clients, and ITS improvements for public agencies. Other work will involve the design of pump station electrical systems, generator sizing and site electrical improvements. Responsibilities will include:

          • Preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates as well as preliminary studies.
          • Supervising other staff on larger projects.
          • Coordination with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
          • Mentoring junior staff.
          • Review and check engineering work completed by others.
          • Maintain positive client relationships.
          • Manage schedules and deadlines on multiple projects.

          Required Qualifications

          • Bachelors degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
          • 6 to 12 years of experience.
          • Illinois PE or the ability to obtain within 24 months.
          • Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
          • MicroStation proficiency.
          • Experience on IDOT and Illinois Tollway projects preferred, CDOT and INDOT experience a plus.

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            ROADWAY ENGINEER 

            Location

            8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
            Chicago, IL 60631
            Phone: 773.775.4009

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            Responsibilities

            Ciorba Group, Inc. performs design and construction engineering services for structural, transportation, municipal and water resources projects.  Ciorba Group is seeking a Roadway Engineer with the following responsibilities:

            • Plan preparation, quantity calculations, geometrics, cross sections, construction staging, pavement marking/signing, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks.
            • Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

            Required Qualifications

            • Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
            • 2 to 5 years of roadway design experience including Phase I traffic studies.
            • Illinois PE or ability to obtain Illinois PE.
            • Strong Technical Skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
            • Knowledge of MicroStation and GeoPak.
            • Experience on Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.
            • Experience on CDOT projects a plus.

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              SENIOR ROADWAY ENGINEER

              Location

              Chicago, IL
              Indianapolis, IN

              Responsibilities

              Ciorba Group, Inc. performs design and construction engineering services for structural, transportation, municipal and water resources projects.  Ciorba Group is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer with the following responsibilities:

              • Plan preparation, quantity calculations, geometrics, cross sections, construction staging, pavement marking/signing, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks.
              • The candidate will manage other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of project plans, as directed by the Project Manager, but may also complete certain tasks independently.
              • Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
              • Review and checking of engineering work completed by others.
              • Mentor staff engineers.

              Required Qualifications

              • Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
              • 5 to 10 years of roadway design experience.
              • Illinois PE.
              • Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
              • MicroStation and GeoPak proficiency.
              • Experience on Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.
              • Experience on CDOT projects a plus.

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                TECHNICIAN I

                Location

                8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
                Chicago, IL 60631
                Phone: 773.775.4009

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                Responsibilities

                A Technician I may work on several projects at one time. Tasks performed require knowledge of basic drafting fundamentals relating to design and construction with immediate supervision needed. A Technician I will assist in developing preparing design plans, assist in performing topographic surveys, or serve as a construction inspector.

                The following duties apply to a Technician I:

                • Responsible for understanding the work assigned to them or asking their supervisor to clarify the assignment.
                • Responsible for the quality of their work and meeting the budgeted and scheduled time frame to complete an assignment.
                • Maintain proper filing, documentation and drawing conventions/standards as established by Ciorba Group.
                • With training, expected to become proficient in the use of a computer for design plan preparation and work efficiently in various software programs including CADD.
                • Assist in performing topographic surveys.
                • Work overtime to complete assignment when directed by supervisor.
                • Be able to safely operate a company vehicle.
                • Conduct oneself in a reasonable and safe manner in the field, including construction sites.
                • Maintain a neat and organized work area.
                • Perform a thorough review of work before turning in assignment to supervisor.
                • Maintain assigned billability rate and may work overtime as directed by supervisor on an as needed basis.
                • Other duties as may be assigned, both temporary and permanent.

                Required Qualifications

                • Currently pursuing Associates degree or Technician Certification, Associates degree is not required.
                • Microstation experience strongly preferred.
                • AutoCad experience a plus.

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                  ENTRY LEVEL LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN

                  Location

                  8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
                  Chicago, IL 60631
                  Phone: 773.775.4009

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                  Responsibilities

                  Ciorba Group is seeking an Entry Level Land Survey Technician responsible for performing a variety of survey tasks, including but not limited to the following:

                  • Assist in conducting topographical, boundary, and construction surveys in both field and office.
                  • Perform the necessary research, calculations, analysis, planning, and document preparations for survey field work to be performed.
                  • Assist in reviewing and processing the results of surveys including field notes, survey data, photo’s, plan markups, and structure inventory sheets to produce CAD drawings, charts, maps, records, and documents that accurately show the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of natural land features, drainage paths, man-made structures, roadways, and utilities.
                  • Drafting for Plats of Highway, survey base maps, boundary surveys and ALTA Surveys.
                  • Assist with project research.
                  • Maintain positive client, vendor, and internal team member relationships.
                  • Other duties as assigned by the Lead Surveyor.

                  Required Qualifications

                  • Working knowledge of field surveying methods and calculations.
                  • Experience with or ability to learn, use, and maintain survey field instrumentation and software including data collector, robotic total station, GPS antenna, and level.
                  • Excellent organizational, documentation, and writing skills.
                  • Good Computer skills, Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
                  • Working Knowledge of MicroStation and or AutoCAD, or the ability to quickly become proficient.
                  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills/positive attitude, and ability to work in a team atmosphere and maintain daily communication with team members is required.
                  • Enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop professionally, offer solutions, and maintain flexibility in support of dynamic projects and teams.
                  • Ability to manage time effectively, particularly within varying project schedule and budget constraints.

                  Position Requirements:

                  • May be required to drive company or personal vehicles to jobsites.
                  • Some performance of manual labor such as bending, digging with a hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, walking on uneven terrain, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs).
                  • Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time and in varying weather conditions.

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                    CONTACT US

                    At Ciorba Group, we are always looking for new talent. If you don’t see an open position in your field, you can still send us your resume at employment@ciorba.com for our database.

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                    Benefits

                    Ciorba Group provides excellent employee benefits that are periodically reviewed and updated to maintain a positive work environment. Major company benefits for employees include:

                    • BCBS IL Medical Insurance
                    • Vision Insurance
                    • Dental Insurance
                    • Cafeteria Plan allowing pre-tax deductions
                    • Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Medical Care and Dependent Care expenses
                    • 401 (k) with company match
                    • Life AD&D Insurance – 100% employer paid
                    • Group Life Insurance – 100% employer paid
                    • Voluntary Life Insurance
                    • Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
                    • Short-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
                    • Eight Paid Holidays (7 + 1 Floating Holiday)
                    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
                    • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
                    • Tuition Reimbursement
                    • Professional Organization Memberships
                    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
                    • RTA/CTA Transit Benefit Program
                    • On-Site gym (Chicago)
                    • Hybrid Work Schedule
                    • Voluntary 9/80 work schedule – work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day to allow every other Friday off

                    Ciorba Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment applicants without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.