Water Resources Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 149,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Chicago. The role will lead and manage a variety of water resources projects from concept through completion, including stormwater management, natural channel design, floodplain studies, and hydrologic modeling.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies, and contribute to business development efforts while helping shape resilient infrastructure solutions for communities.

Qualifications

BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering.
10 or more years experience in engineering field.
Professional Engineering License.

Responsibilities

Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources discipline from inception to completion.
Design a variety of water resources engineering projects, including natural channel design, green infrastructure, detention projects, culvert design, and IDOT highway storm sewer systems.
Perform hydrology and hydraulic modeling and analysis
Conduct floodplain and drainage studies
Prepare reports on engineering analyses and model results
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to determine stormwater requirements and facilitate permit approvals
Pursue new opportunities through business development efforts
Lead and mentor junior staff on engineering projects.
Maintain and enhance relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

EPA-SWMM

PC-SWMM

HEC-RAS 2D

HEC-HMS

Hydraflow Hydrographs

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead and manage a variety of impactful water resources projects, including stormwater management, natural channel design, floodplain studies, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, drive project success from concept through completion, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development efforts. This position offers the chance to help shape resilient infrastructure solutions while collaborating with a talented, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving communities.

What You’ll Do

Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources discipline from inception to completion.
Design a variety of water resources engineering projects, including natural channel design, green infrastructure, detention projects, culvert design, and IDOT highway storm sewer systems.
Perform hydrology and hydraulic modeling and analysis
Conduct floodplain and drainage studies
Prepare reports on engineering analyses and model results
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to determine stormwater requirements and facilitate permit approvals
Pursue new opportunities through business development efforts
Lead and mentor junior staff on engineering projects.
Maintain and enhance relationships with clients.

What You’ll Need

BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering
10 or more years experience in engineering field
Professional Engineering License

Nice To Haves:

(optional; not all jobs will have this separate list)

Experience with H&H modeling software required. Software may include EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-HMS, and Hydraflow Hydrographs.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS preferred
Experience with IDOT regulations preferred
Experience designing and managing projects in the water resources engineering field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with clients
Strong team player that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously
Willingness to participate in business development activities
Passion for water resources and stormwater management

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Illinois Pay Transparency

$91,000—$149,000 USD

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

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