Drainage Engineer - Hydrology & Highway Design

RINA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join its Chicago or Lisle, IL office within the Environmental and Engineering Geoscience Division. The role focuses on drainage design for roadway projects including hydrology and hydraulics analyses, drainage studies, and development of drainage plans.

Work with a team of engineers to ensure compliance with owner/client standards (IL DOT, IL EPA, Chicagoland counties). Strong communication and initiative are essential for success in this on-site role.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrology & hydraulics

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA SWMM

OpenDrainage

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation software

IDOT drainage policies knowledge

OpenDrainage knowledge

Job description

RINA is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join its Chicago or Lisle, IL office within the Environmental and Engineering Geoscience Division. The role focuses on drainage design for roadway projects including hydrology and hydraulics analyses, drainage studies, and development of drainage plans.

Work with a team of engineers to ensure compliance with owner/client standards (IL DOT, IL EPA, Chicagoland counties). Strong communication and initiative are essential for success in this on-site role.