Water Resources Engineer (PE)

Impact Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a leading design firm to hire an experienced Water Resources Engineer for Chicago, IL. You will lead the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for stormwater projects for municipalities, state DOT, and federal agencies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 10–15 years of related experience, and a PE license or plans to be licensed soon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer license required or to be licensed soon.
• Strong writing, oral communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with stormwater planning, modeling, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports for stormwater projects.
• Develop plans and specifications for projects for municipalities, DOT, and federal agencies.
• Supervise teams of professionals and technicians; manage client interactions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

PCSWMM

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

ARC-GIS

Job description

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a leading design firm that provides clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. We are currently searching for an experienced Water Resources Engineer in Chicago, Illinois.

What you’ll be doing:

• Will be responsible for leading the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for stormwater projects for various owners, including municipalities, state (DOT), and federal
• Will work independently as well as plan and supervise work of teams of professionals and technicians
• Position includes client interaction and a commitment to client service
• Includes business development, proposal preparation client maintenance

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent related degree is required
• 10 - 15 years related experience required
• Professional Engineer license required or to be licensed in the next six or twelve months
• Strong writing, oral communication, and teamwork skills
• A mix of technical and project management experience including, but not limited to: Stormwater Management Program Modeling H&H analysis Pump/lift station design and operations Erosion and sediment control plans and strategies
• Perform technical work in various software applications, including but not limited to MicroStation, Civil 3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, and ARC-GIS
• Ability to deliver quality projects for a wide range of clients
• Land disturbance permits and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Client adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.