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We're looking for passionate individuals with 0–4 years of experience in:\nCivil Engineering\nMunicipal Engineering\nTransportation Engineering\nJunior Planners\nProject Controls\nAnd we're backing that growth with more than good intentions: eligible roles come with a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program. Over six months, you'll build professional development, business acumen, and project delivery skills through real case studies, simulations, and role-play — not passive lectures — culminating in an in-person capstone event where you'll present your work and map out your goals for the year ahead. Your Future Starts With A Plan.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nSupport project development from concept through completion\nPrepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation\nAssist in field inspections, surveying, and site investigations\nWork with design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS tools)\nCollaborate with senior engineers, clients, and contractors\nParticipate in planning studies, feasibility analyses, and permit applications\nTrack project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation (for Project Controls roles)\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nRequired:\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field\n0–4 years of relevant experience (recent graduates welcome)\nStrong communication and teamwork skills\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and design/analysis software\nAbility to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications\nPreferred:\nExperience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software\nFamiliarity with GIS, Revit, or construction management software\nProject site experience and knowledge of construction processes\nUnderstanding of municipal codes, regulations, and permitting processes\nEIT (Engineer in Training) certification or active pursuit of PE licensure\nWhat We Offer\nA guaranteed seat in Blueprint for eligible roles — six months of hands-on leadership development, capped with an in-person capstone event\nMentorship from licensed engineers with decades of experience\nProfessional development support and PE exam study resources\nExposure to diverse project types across municipal, transportation, and civil sectors\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\nHealth insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and continuing education\nFlexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment\n\nAbout Trilon\n\nTrilon was formed with the vision of building the next Top 20 infrastructure consulting firm in North America by bringing together some of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms, focused on delivering practical and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Trilon is backed by Alpine Investors, a PeopleFirst Private Equity Firm. Trilon currently comprises 5,500+ staff across the US. For more information, visit www.trilon.com.\n\nPay Transparency\nThe base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.\n\nAbout Trilon Group\nTrilon group was formed with a vision to build the next Top 20 design firm in North America with a reputation for delivering smart and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our investment in talent ensures we are the most trusted partner by our clients, our talent, and our investors.\n\nSimilar to the infrastructure we design, we want to build an enduring company for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. We invest in partners who ensure infrastructure solutions address some of the communities most complex challenges of sustainability, resiliency, social equity, and constructibility.\n\nAs a People First company, we are focused on growing the careers of our people faster within the Trilon group than our peers. We invest heavily in developing and elevating talent across our family of companies. Trilon Group offers a multitude of career paths, spanning technical, project management, business management, business development, and operations.\n\nOur hiring process\n\nStage 1: Applied\nStage 2: Initial Screening\nStage 3: 1st Interview\nStage 4: Offer\nStage 5: Hired","company":"Trilon Group","rawCompany":"trilon group","city":"Plainfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:56.078Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Early Career Engineer","description":"Description\n\nEarly Career Engineer\nMultiple Positions – Civil, Municipal, Transportation Engineering & Project Controls\n\nPosition Type: Full-Time | On-Site/Hybrid\n\nLocations: Detroit, Cleveland, Maumee, Chicago, Champaign, Rockford, Freeport, Rochelle, Schaumburg, Aurora, New York, New Jersey / East Berlin, Belleville, Hartford, Providence, Boston\n\nAbout This Opportunity\nWe are seeking talented early-career engineers to join our growing team across multiple locations and service lines. 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Trilon is backed by Alpine Investors, a PeopleFirst Private Equity Firm. Trilon currently comprises 5,500+ staff across the US. For more information, visit www.trilon.com.\n\nPay Transparency\nThe base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.\n\nAbout Trilon Group\nTrilon group was formed with a vision to build the next Top 20 design firm in North America with a reputation for delivering smart and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our investment in talent ensures we are the most trusted partner by our clients, our talent, and our investors.\n\nSimilar to the infrastructure we design, we want to build an enduring company for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. 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