Experienced Civil EIT - Water Resources

Kimley-Horn; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Chicago, IL office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Surface Water team. This is not a remote position.

The successful candidate will work on surface water management studies, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood studies, and green infrastructure planning, receiving on-the-job training and mentorship while contributing to plan production and client interactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in surface water modeling or design.
• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering (B.S. or M.S.).
• EIT/Engineering Intern certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience building and calibrating Hydraulic/Hydrology models (ICPR4, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SWMM).
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS (AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation a plus).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on surface water management studies.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Analyze and design civil surface water features.
• Conduct flood studies and resiliency assessments.
• Contribute to green infrastructure planning and design.
• Receive on-the-job training and mentorship; participate in plan production and client interactions.

Skills

Surface water modeling

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Python programming

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

EIT/Engineering Intern certification

Tools

ICPR4

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Chicago, IL office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Surface Water team. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate can expect to work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including:
  • Surface water management studies
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Analysis and design
  • Flood studies, resiliency and vulnerability assessments
  • Green infrastructure planning and design
• As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with surface water modeling and/or design
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
• "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Experience building and calibrating Hydraulic/Hydrology models such as ICPR4, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), and SWMM
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS (AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation a plus)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Python programing experience desired but not required

Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.