Lead Water Resources Engineer: Hydrology & Green Infrastructure

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to lead a range of water resources projects across multiple Illinois locations, including Champaign, Chicago, Lisle, Normal, and Tinley Park. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and regulators to advance projects from concept through completion.

The role emphasizes hydrology and hydraulic modeling, design of channels, green infrastructure, and culvert systems, with strong opportunity for client growth and firm

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience in the engineering field.
• Professional Engineering License.

Responsibilities

• Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources discipline from inception to completion.
• Design a variety of water resources projects, including natural channel design, green infrastructure, detention projects, culvert design, and IDOT highway storm sewer systems.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Conduct floodplain and drainage studies.
• Prepare reports on engineering analyses and model results.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to determine stormwater requirements and facilitate permit approvals.
• Pursue new opportunities through business development efforts.
• Lead and mentor junior staff on engineering projects.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client coordination

Business development

Hydrologic modeling

Education

BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

EPA-SWMM

PC-SWMM

HEC-RAS 2D

HEC-HMS

Hydraflow Hydrographs

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to lead a range of water resources projects across multiple Illinois locations, including Champaign, Chicago, Lisle, Normal, and Tinley Park. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and regulators to advance projects from concept through completion.

The role emphasizes hydrology and hydraulic modeling, design of channels, green infrastructure, and culvert systems, with strong opportunity for client growth and firm