Senior Drainage Engineer / Drainage Lead

Stanley Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead critical infrastructure projects in Chicago. This role involves providing technical expertise in drainage design, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. With a focus on work-life balance and a hybrid work schedule, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful transportation and stormwater projects. Join a company that values member-ownership and professional growth, ensuring your contributions are recognized and rewarded in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K Match

Professional Development

Flexible Work Schedule

Life Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years experience in roadway stormwater drainage design.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the drainage and stormwater technical lead on major projects.
• Prepare Phase II engineering plans for stormwater management systems.

Skills

Drainage Design

Hydraulics Modeling

Civil Site Design

Stormwater Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Open Roads Designer

StormCAD

PondPack

HEC-RAS

XPSWMM

Job description

Description

Job Title - Senior Drainage Engineer / Drainage Lead
Location - Chicago, Illinois
Job Type - Hybrid, Onsite

ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS

Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference. The company garnered a recent Top Workplaces USA Today ranking and followed it with recognitions for outstanding compensation and benefits and work-life flexibility. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit https://www.stanleyconsultants.com.

Are you motivated, energetic and connected with clients, contractors and subconsultants in the A/E/C industry? Is your passion for Water Resources and Transportation projects contagious? Is work/life balance important to you? If this describes you, we are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Drainage Engineer, Drainage Lead in our Chicago, Illinois office. You will provide engineering expertise on a variety of infrastructure projects, including transportation, storm water, and civil site design projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serve as the drainage and stormwater technical lead on major transportation and infrastructure projects, overseeing all aspects of design and coordination.


• Provide technical guidance and oversight for drainage and stormwater design, including preparation and review of calculations, models, plans, specifications, and details.


• Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for stormwater management systems, including drainage systems, detention facilities, culverts, and other related infrastructure.


• Utilize hydraulics and hydrology modeling software to analyze and evaluate the impacts of various proposed improvements.


• Design, analyze, and review grading plans, flow calculations, detention pond sizing, storm sewer capacities, and other civil site design elements.


• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual.


• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.


• Train and/or mentor junior staff


• Represent the company at public meetings, conferences, interviews, and industry events.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and provide technical guidance on Stanley's transportation projects, mentor junior staff, engage in professional organizations and technical committees, and help foster collaboration and growth within our Chicago office.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.


• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.


• Minimum of 12 years of experience in roadway stormwater drainage design.


• Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway drainage design requirements, policies, and procedures.


• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive drainage plans, including plans, profiles, detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, estimates, and all necessary documentation.


• Proven experience using drainage design and hydraulics/hydrology modeling software, including Open Roads Designer & StormCAD, PondPack, HY-8, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and other industry-standard tools.


• Working knowledge of Bentley Systems roadway design software used to prepare engineering and design documents including Open Roads and Open Roads Designer (ORD).


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead teams to successfully complete tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with alternative delivery projects.

Base Compensation: $108,500 - $144,400

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

Stanley's Approach to Flexibility

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

What we offer:

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.


• Work-Life Balance. We realize there's more to life than just work.


• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.


• Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.


• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.


• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.


• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.


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