Hydraulic Engineer

Randerson Technical Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Randerson Technical Staffing seeks a Hydraulic Engineer to contribute to water and wastewater projects. You will apply hydraulic modeling, analyze treatment systems, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The role supports sustainable infrastructure across diverse projects. Responsibilities include modeling, reporting, stormwater strategies, floodplain analysis, and cost estimating, with drafting in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/MicroStation and GIS workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as SWMM or HEC-HMS.
• Strong knowledge of water resources management, water treatment processes, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS or GIS platforms.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical data and apply geotechnical engineering principles within hydraulic contexts.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis for various types of improvements.
• Hydraulic and hydrologic reports.
• Stormwater detention; evaluate and implement stormwater management strategies.
• Floodplain modeling.
• Creating and reviewing technical specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates of construction projects.
• Developing reports, technical memos, and design studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

SWMM

HEC-HMS

Water resources management

Water treatment processes

Wastewater treatment systems

Geotechnical data interpretation

Drafting & spatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

GIS platforms

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Hydraulic Engineer to join our team and contribute to impactful water and wastewater projects. In this role, you will apply your expertise in hydraulic modeling, water treatment systems, and environmental regulations to design, analyze, and optimize infrastructure solutions. Your work will support sustainable development and environmental stewardship across diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis for various types of improvements.
• Hydraulic and hydrologic reports.
• Stormwater detention; evaluate and implement stormwater management strategies.
• Floodplain modeling.
• Creating and reviewing technical specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates of construction projects.
• Developing reports, technical memos, and design studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience with hydraulic modeling software such as SWMM or HEC-HMS.
• Strong knowledge of water resources management, water treatment processes, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS or GIS platforms for drafting and spatial analysis.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical data and apply geotechnical engineering principles within hydraulic contexts.