Stormwater Engineer

GAMARC Consulting; Peoria (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. The successful candidate will lead technical projects, providing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role involves mentoring staff and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in stormwater design and hold a PE license in Illinois or Indiana.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering.
• Illinois and/or Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for floodplains and floodways.
• 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

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
• Project resume showcasing technical leadership in relevant projects (required)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• 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