Stormwater Engineer

GAMARC Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead) to join their Water Resources team in Chicago. The role involves leading technical projects, conducting hydrologic analyses, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in stormwater design and project leadership. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering.
• Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective.
• Illinois and/or Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for floodplains and crossings.
• Design stormwater systems for municipal and roadway projects.
• Mentor and support staff engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Hydraulic Analysis

Stormwater Design

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Microstation

Job description

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Position: Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead)

Location: Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; Crown Point, IN; Indianapolis, IN

Duration: Full-time

Salary: DOE

Description

The client is seeking a Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead) to join their Water Resources team. The successful candidate will lead technical aspects of projects, providing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and designing solutions for stormwater and floodplain challenges. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and maintaining positive client relationships.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering (flexible for highly experienced candidates)
• Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective
• Hands-on experience with stormwater design and management
• Expertise in hydraulic analysis for open stream projects
• Proficiency with hydrology and hydraulics modeling tools, such as HEC-RAS and SWMM
• Strong skills in roadway drainage and flood reduction projects
• Illinois and/or Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Project resume showcasing technical leadership in relevant projects (required)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• Experience with erosion control and floodplain management
• Proficiency with Microstation (AutoCAD experience is a plus)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for floodplains, floodways, bridge, and culvert crossings
• Analyze flood problem areas, identify issues, and develop/design alternative solutions
• Design stormwater systems for municipal and roadway projects, including conveyance, storage, and quality best management practices
• Design soil erosion and sediment control practices
• Serve as the technical lead, managing engineers and technicians to complete project plans, while independently handling critical tasks as needed
• Conduct calculations/models, prepare reports, draft plans, and perform cost estimation
• Review and validate engineering work completed by team members
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and vendors
• Mentor and support staff engineers