Lead Drainage & Hydraulics Engineer – Transportation

V3 Companies, Ltd.; Woodridge, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Companies is seeking a Drainage/Hydraulics Project Engineer for our Woodridge, IL office. You will lead hydrologic analyses, design drainage systems, and coordinate cross-discipline work for transportation projects across Illinois. The role requires a B.S.

in Civil Engineering and a PE license with 6–10 years of relevant experience. You will prepare hydraulic reports, manage drainage studies, and support permitting with agencies such as IDOT and the Illinois Tollway.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Illinois P.E. license required.
• 6-10 years in drainage, water resources or transportation engineering.
• Experience with IDOT Phase I & II project development.
• Knowledge of IDOT Drainage Manual, Illinois Tollway manuals, and local stormwater ordinances.
• Experience preparing hydraulic reports, location drainage studies, and drainage permits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects.
• Prepare IDOT Hydraulic Reports and Location Drainage Studies.
• Design storm sewer systems, culverts, detention facilities and pumping stations.
• Perform floodplain modeling and analysis.
• Develop drainage calculations and stormwater reports.
• Coordinate drainage design with roadway, bridge, traffic, utilities, and environmental teams.
• Prepare Phase I & Phase II drainage deliverables.
• Assist with agency coordination and permitting (IDOT, Tollway, USACE, etc.).
• QA/QC reviews of drainage studies and docs.
• Support proposal development, scopes, and client presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

6-10 years of drainage/water resources

IDOT Phase I/II experience

Strong written & verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

XPSWMM

FEQ

WinTR-20

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Bentley Drainage tools

Job description

V3 Companies is seeking a Drainage/Hydraulics Project Engineer for our Woodridge, IL office. You will lead hydrologic analyses, design drainage systems, and coordinate cross-discipline work for transportation projects across Illinois. The role requires a B.S.

in Civil Engineering and a PE license with 6–10 years of relevant experience. You will prepare hydraulic reports, manage drainage studies, and support permitting with agencies such as IDOT and the Illinois Tollway.