JOB OPENINGS
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Location
8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773.775.4009
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;
- 5-8 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
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
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
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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PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
Location
8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773.775.4009
Responsibilities
Ciorba Group is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor with experience in preparing Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Plats of Highways, Plats of Easement, Construction Record Drawings and Writing Legal Descriptions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collects necessary topographical survey data to be used in the completion of engineering projects.
- Conducts boundary surveys.
- Prepares legal descriptions, files plats, records surveys, and prepares easements.
- Provides construction staking.
- Reviews job specifications and plans field work to ensure compliance with established project scope and budgets.
- Downloads and processes survey data to create base map and digital terrain models.
- Operates independently utilizing current hardware and software, including robotic total station survey equipment and GPS equipment.
- Uploads alignments, control, and data from CADD into survey equipment for field layout.
- Conduct research of public records in connection with land surveys.
- Perform boundary closure calculations and traverse adjustments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience in land surveying.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn through on the job mentoring and training.
- Ability to working with survey crews while setting clear expectations
- MicroStation and GeoPak experience a plus.
- Knowledge of research and recording procedures at County Recorder Offices
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Active Land Surveyor License in Illinois and Indiana or ability and qualifications to obtain.
- Strong time management, communication, and mechanical skills.
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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.
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.