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Mission Statement

"We will foster the success of our clients and staff by providing quality professional services in an ethical and collaborative environment. We will strive to deliver our services with professionalism, integrity, dedication and vision for the benefit of our clients, the public and our company."

~Bruce Shrake
President

Career Opprotunities

Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA) places high emphasis on client service and commitment to quality. We offer experienced professionals an opportunity to fully utilize their talents in an environment which emphasizes problem solving and client satisfaction.

GHA Employees

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  • Soil Erosion/Sediment Control Inspector

  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of multi-disciplinary projects in the public and private sector under the supervision of a project manager. This position works with a variety of clients and requires travel in Lake and surrounding Counties in Illinois. Duties include preparing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, IEPA permit application forms, conducting soil erosion and sediment control inspections and reports, storm sewer outfall inventories and pond/retention/detention basin inspections.

    Qualifications: A minimum 1 year experience in a related field is preferred. Familiarity with construction plans, methods and maintenance of erosion and sediment control structures is a plus.

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Responsibilities include wetland delineations and permitting, soil erosion and sediment control inspections and reports, outfall and detention basin inspections and NPDES compliance monitoring and reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Botany, Resource Management or other related field and/or experience in wetland consulting, landscaping, site work or construction inspection.

  • Professional Land Surveyor

  • Responsibilities include: managing survey projects, supervising technical staff, boundary and A.L.T.A. surveys, subdivision plats, building and construction layout, and preparing new job proposals. Qualifications include 5+ years related experience; knowledge of AutoCAD; field procedures. Illinois Professional Land Surveyor license preferred; licensure through reciprocity will be considered.

  • Survey Party Chief

  • Responsibilities include: directing survey crews, construction layout, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and A.L.T.A. surveys. Qualifications include 3+ years related experience with knowledge of total stations required. Robotic total stations and GPS experience a plus.

  • CAD Technician

  • Responsibilities include drafting civil engineering plans, topographical, boundary and A.L.T.A. surveys; and subdivision plats. Qualifications include 1+ years related experience and knowledge of AutoCAD 2000 or 2002 and Land Development software.

  • Construction Technicians

  • Responsibilities include construction observation, record keeping, and assisting with interpretation of civil engineering plans, specifications, and construction directives. Qualifications include 2+ years related civil engineering experience and knowledge of Illinois Department of Transportation record keeping procedures. Associates degree in Construction Engineering a plus.

  • Interns

  • GHA welcomes students interested in pursuing careers in Civil Engineering and Surveying to gain experience by joining our staff through paid internships and co-op programs. Qualifications include current study of civil engineering at an accredited Engineering College or University.

    Global Image Gewalt Hamilton Associates

    850 Forest Edge Drive
    Vernon Hills, IL.

    1 847 478 9700Telephone:
    1 847 478 9701FAX:

    E-mail: employment@gha-engineers.com



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