Water Resources Engineer

Stanley Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,100 - 120,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Financial rewards including stock ownership

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Water Resources Engineer in Chicago, IL, to lead a team in analyzing and designing water resources and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, possess strong leadership skills, and have experience in hydraulic modeling. This hybrid role includes opportunities for project management and direct client interaction.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $94,100 - $120,875 per year, generous benefits, and a commitment to professional growth within the company culture.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed or ability to become licensed within 6 months of employment.
• Varied software experience is vital.
• Familiarity with detention design and conveyance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers for project development.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for projects.
• Manage client interactions and project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in project development

Hydraulic/hydrologic modeling

Technical writing skills

Teamwork

Site grading design

Strong oral communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC RAS

XPSWMM

HydroCAD

ACAD Civil 3D

Microstation

Job description

Job Title and Details

Water Resources Engineer

Locations: Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN

Job type: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 11263

Responsibilities

You will lead a team of engineers in the technical analysis, design, preparation of construction documents, reports, and cost estimates for water resources, infrastructure, environmental, structural, and energy projects. You will develop projects including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, ponding and detention area sizing and design, streambank stabilization, civil design layout, surface modeling, grading and drainage, utility layout and design, and low impact development feature layout and design. Project management skills and the ability to work directly with clients in the development of projects is desirable. Some field work and travel may be required. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of water resources and civil engineering projects and develop your career towards more project management or team managerial responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed or ability to become licensed within 6 months of employment.
• Wide knowledge with water resources engineering background, with the ability to lead project development and determination of solutions to meet client needs.
• Varied software experience including hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, HEC RAS, XPSWMM, HydroCAD or other modeling software in the development of project solutions.
• Working knowledge and experience with ACAD Civil 3D or Microstation products.
• Familiarity with site grading design, surface runoff management, detention design, conveyance.
• Strong oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Compensation

$94,100 - $120,875 a year (salary range for IL & MN locations)

Benefits

• Member-Owned: Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away: Numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Equal Opportunity / EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)