Stormwater Engineer

iLocatum; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering 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 engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in stormwater management.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Illinois and/or Indiana PE license required.
• Project resume showcasing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Design stormwater systems for municipal and roadway projects.
• Mentor and support staff engineers.

Skills

Technical project leadership

Hydraulic analysis

Stormwater design

Roadway drainage

Flood reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

MicroStation

Job description

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Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead)

Terms: 25%, net 15, 90-day guarantee

Job Title: Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead)

Location:

• Primary: Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL
• Additional: Crown Point, IN; Indianapolis, IN
• Relocation: Open for the right candidate

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days work-from-home.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visa holders

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8-12 years of water resources engineering experience (flexible for highly experienced candidates).
• Technical project leadership.
• Hands-on stormwater design and management.
• Expertise in hydraulic analysis for open stream projects.
• Proficiency with hydrology and hydraulics modeling tools (HEC-RAS and SWMM).
• Strong skills in roadway drainage and flood reduction projects.
• Illinois and/or Indiana PE license.
• Project resume showcasing technical leadership in relevant projects.

Nice-to-Have:

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Experience in erosion control and floodplain management.
• Proficiency with MicroStation (AutoCAD a plus).

About The Company

For over 95 years, this firm has provided comprehensive engineering solutions across multiple disciplines, including water resources, roadway, structural, municipal, electrical and lighting, construction, and forensic projects. The team develops practical and innovative design solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets. By fostering trust, responsiveness, and a commitment to excellence, the company serves a growing and diverse client base while respecting the environment and better serving the community.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead) to join our 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.

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.

Team & Company Details

• Company Size: approximately 70 employees.
• Water Resources Team: 10 members, led by a senior leader.
• Opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects.

Join us and contribute to innovative stormwater and floodplain engineering solutions that shape communities for the better. Apply today!