Drainage Engineer

Patrick Engineering Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Nursery grant

Job summary

RINA, a multinational leader in engineering and environmental services, seeks a Drainage Engineer to join its Chicago/Lisle, IL team. You will perform hydraulic analysis, develop drainage plans, and prepare technical memoranda compliant with client standards and regulations.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary staff is essential. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with hydrology emphasis and 2+ years of drainage experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in hydrology and hydraulics.
• 2+ years of drainage study/design experience.
• EIT, PE license preferred.
• Knowledge of MicroStation.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and OpenDrainage a plus.
• IDOT drainage design policies experience a plus.
• Excellent technical communication skills (oral and written).
• Willingness to learn and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage plans and profiles in MicroStation for roadway projects.
• Identify drainage areas and drainage patterns.
• Design proposed drainage systems for local roadways/highways.
• Prepare drainage studies and hydraulic reports.
• Prepare final drainage plans and specifications for drainage facilities.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for culverts and storm sewers.
• Coordinate with engineers and staff to ensure standards and code compliance.
• Adhere to quality control policies and procedures.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Technical communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with hydrology/hydraulics focus

Tools

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA SWMM

OpenDrainage

IDOT drainage design guidelines

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Drainage Engineer to join its office in Chicago or Lisle, IL within the Environmental and Engineering Geoscience Division.

Compensation Data

$75,000 - $95,000 commensurate with education and experience

Mission

The Drainage Engineer is responsible for performing engineering design that is associated with traditional highway/roadway projects. The technical work may involve hydrology and hydraulic calculations/modeling, completing drainage technical memorandums, Location Drainage Studies, and development of drainage plans and profile sheets. The Engineer will report to the Drainage Manager and work with a team of staff engineers and technicians. The work is to be completed in compliance with owner/clients' (IL DOT, IL EPA, Chicagoland counties) standards and policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop in MicroStation drainage plan and profile sheet traditionally associated with roadway reconstruction or rehabilitation projects.
• Identify existing drainage areas and drainage patterns
• Design proposed drainage systems for portions of local roadway, highways or interstates
• Assist in the preparation of drainage studies including existing and proposed drainage plans, hydraulic reports, and Location Drainage Studies
• Assist in the preparation of final engineering plans and specifications for drainage facilities including storm sewers systems, schedules, detention ponds, and water quality facilities
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculation for culvert and storm sewer sizing, including determining the hydraulic grade line and information traditionally included on the Waterway Information Table.
• Coordinate with other engineers and support staff during plan development to ensure conformance to standards and code requirements
• Responsible for adherence to quality control policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related with a focus in hydrology and hydraulics from an accredited university or college
• 2+ years of professional drainage study/design work
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers License preferred
• Knowledge of MicroStation
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and OpenDrainage a plus.
• Work experience and knowledge of IDOT drainage design policies and procedures is a plus
• Excellent technical communication skills (oral and written)
• Willingness to learn and invest in professional development
• Self-starter who can work independently or part of a multi-discipline team

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to travel regionally for site visits and client meetings
• Valid driver's license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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