Stormwater Engineering Lead — Hydraulics & Floodplain

GAMARC Consulting

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GAMARC Consulting is seeking a Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead) to join its Water Resources team in Chicago, IL, with project opportunities in Peoria, IL and Crown Point, IN. You will lead technical aspects of projects, providing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and designing stormwater and floodplain solutions for municipal and roadway challenges.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, manage engineers and technicians, maintain client relationships, and deliver robust designs and cost

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
8–12 years of water resources experience
Proven ability to lead projects technically
Hands-on stormwater design and management
Experience with hydraulic analysis for open streams
Proficiency with HEC-RAS and SWMM
Strong roadway drainage and flood reduction skills
IL and/or IN PE license

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.