Engineer Associate

Job Description

APTech has immediate openings for hard‑working, well‑organized engineers to work on a variety of airport and roadway projects. These full‑time positions will be located either in APTech’s corporate office in Champaign, Illinois, or our Waunakee, Wisconsin (Madison area) office. These positions will require occasional multi‑day travel. The successful applicant will work on a variety of projects across the United States involving the evaluation, design, and management of pavement systems.

Additional opportunities on projects involving pavement research and training are also available.

The successful applicant will have a BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning. Interest in pavement management, evaluation, and design. Interest in asset management or performance‑based planning, with preference given to candidates with previous data modeling experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), and good overall computer hardware and software skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Flexibility to travel, work weekends, and overtime as necessary. Familiarity with Pavement Condition Inspection (PCI) surveys, pavement condition assessments, and experience with PAVER or other pavement related software is preferred but not required. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Preference will be given :

• Advanced degree in civil engineering, with a concentration in transportation materials.
• Knowledge of pavement materials and pavement design and construction practices.

APTech offers highly competitive compensation and benefits packages aimed to meet the needs of all employees and their families. We believe in a work‑life balance that allows our members to achieve their long‑term personal and professional goals. APTech supports this balance by providing the following:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Equity Participation Plan (Annual Bonus)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Starting salary $68,000 – $75,000 based on experience, education, and location.

We are a full‑service pavement engineering consulting firm that provides effective solutions for the design, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roadway and airport pavements. Since our founding in 1994, we have worked with clients at the state, federal, and local levels in the United States and abroad, and we are a recognized leader in our industry. We help our clients identify cost‑effective strategies that reduce the overall life‑cycle cost of preserving the pavement network while incorporating the latest pavement‑related designs and technologies into organizational practice.

APTech is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.