Senior Drainage Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure

Parsons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting hydraulic and hydrologic studies for major transportation projects, preparing drainage designs, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drainage design and hydraulics, along with excellent communication and management skills. With a commitment to enhancing community infrastructure, this innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a team that values your well-being and provides endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in drainage design and hydraulics required.
• Professional Engineer registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic studies for major transportation projects.
• Prepare drainage design for ditches, culverts, and bridges.

Skills

Hydraulic Design

Drainage Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PondPack

FlowMaster

CulvertMaster

HEC-RAS

Open Roads Designer (ORD)

PCSWMM

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring for an experienced Senior Civil Drainage Engineer to support work on infrastructure projects that change the fabric of our community. Parsons' extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our Senior Drainage Engineer to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment, and who have exceptional communication, analytical, and management skills. In this role you will work on a variety of transportation projects completing drainage and hydraulic design, guiding less-experienced drainage engineering staff, and assisting in engineering management tasks. You will apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses which may involve CAE (computer-aided engineering)/CAD (computer-aided design) applications.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic studies and designs for major transportation projects involving roadways, railroads, and bridges using required hydraulic and hydrologic software including: PondPack, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, HEC-RAS, HEC-18, SRH-2D, RMA-2, HY-8, Open Roads Designer (ORD), XPSWMM, and PCSWMM.
2. Prepare/lead roadway drainage design layout for pipes and appurtenances as well as associated detention facilities.
3. Prepare drainage design for ditches, culverts, and bridges over streams and major rivers.
4. Prepare/direct technical report preparation, documentation, and other design deliverables for active projects in the office.
5. Prepare/direct engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
6. Prepare/direct specifications and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
7. Lead the drainage design and frequently interface with other engineering disciplines as well as subconsultants and clients to coordinate drainage design.
8. Provide technical guidance to drafters, designers, and junior engineers working on the same project.
9. May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
10. May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering-related matters.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) and 8+ years of related work experience in drainage design, hydraulics, and scour.
2. Professional Engineer registration is required.
3. Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with hydrology and hydraulics is required.
4. Specific knowledge of Illinois Department of Transportation drainage and hydraulic requirements is desired including preparation of Location Drainage Studies (LDS), Hydraulic Reports, roadway drainage design, and drainage system hydraulics.
5. Previous hydraulic analysis for major rivers including hydraulic modeling for river bridges is a plus.
6. Excellent communication skills to coordinate with other engineering disciplines and managers to function as a cohesive team. In addition, support and coordinate with drainage staff in other offices working on major national projects.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: $83,300.00 - $145,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!