Careers
Make an impact. Build your skills. Create your path. Join V3 and dive into meaningful, rewarding work that is challenging, inspiring, and fun.
We’re growing!
Explore our current openings and take the next step in your career. We look forward to learning more about you!
We believe balancing personal fulfillment, professional growth, and talent development is the path towards career satisfaction, which is why “Dedication to Employees” is one of our core values. This people-first dedication has made us an award-winning place to work.
Why Work at V3?
We believe there’s more to employment than work. We support well-rounded growth and opportunity through extensive employee enrichment programs and benefits.
Award-Winning Wellness Program
Get access to activities, trainings, and challenges to advance your overall wellbeing.
Social Responsibility
Make a difference in your community with paid volunteer time off.
Fun & Engagement
Connect with coworkers through engaging social events throughout the year.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package blends traditional programs with unique offerings that set V3 apart.
Health & Wellness
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with V3 funding contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life Insurance at 1 X salary
- Disability insurance
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- REVITALIZE Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- High5 Employee Recognition Program
Work/Life Balance
- 8 holidays a year
- 1 additional floating holiday
- Paid time off starting at 15 days (plus additional days based on prior related experience and continued service)
- 8 hours paid volunteer time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- Welcoming and inclusive culture
- Paid parental leave
- Social events including monthly birthday bagels, food trucks, and ice cream socials
- “It’s Friday” emails sent from our CEO
Financial Wellbeing & Retirement
- Competitive wages
- Bonus eligibility for employees
- Investment Advisor consultations
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match (pre-tax & Roth deferral options)
- Cell phone stipend
- Financial webinars
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
Career Development
- Tuition assistance
- Licensure expenses reimbursement
- Learning management system and training
- Emerging Leaders Program
- Career Charters
- Training and mentoring
- Annual V3 Retreat
We’ve built a company culture that people don’t want to leave.
We actively invest in providing a flexible, equitable workplace
where people can grow and pursue their passions while
being appreciated and celebrated for who they are.
Career Stages
Whether you’re graduating college or are a seasoned professional, we have opportunities for you! V3 prioritizes career development at every stage so you can apply your technical skills, move among teams, and grow into leadership opportunities.
Our average employee tenure is 10.5 years!
V3 Employee Stories
“I’ve always found there to be something special about V3. Our firm’s values, culture, people, and leadership create an essence I’m drawn to. V3 is a fantastic family I’m thankful to be a part of.”
Amy Holmes, Corporate Services, Chicago
“Engineering is a challenging profession that stays fresh, especially at a firm like V3, where we work on a variety of project types. It’s rewarding in its wide array of experiences.”
Phil Maloney, Transportation & Municipal Engineering, Chicago
“My favorite part about working at V3 is no matter what department I have worked in, there have always been wonderful people to collaborate with and support me.”
Torie Champine, Construction Engineering, Chicago
“I love what I do because of the great people I work with, the fascinating variety of projects I get to take part in, and the clients I serve. I really love working with my local team, but it has also been a great privilege to collaborate and learn from many brilliant team members from all over.”
Stephen Kopechek, Transportation & Municipal Engineering, Columbus
“Being a part of a positive change from an industrial property with environmental issues to a vibrant new building or open space for the community is exciting. I’m happy to have these opportunities through V3.”
Rachael Berthiaume, Environmental, Chicago
Featured Articles
V3 is Named Illinois Healthiest Employer for Third Year
V3 Companies has once again been named the Illinois Healthiest Employer of 2022 among firms with 100-499 employees, as part of Crain’s Chicago Business and Cigna’s annual Best Workplace Wellness Programs. V3 was also named 3rd place winner for the Healthiest Employer in Indiana as well as a 3-Star Achievewell Company awarded by the Wellness
V3 has been named a 2023 Best Firm to Work For!
Thanks to our employees’ enthusiasm and feedback, we placed 6th for firms over 200 employees and 7th for Civil Engineering firms. Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re so proud to be recognized in a contest that takes their opinions and experiences into account, as well as our mission, values,