Water Resources Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Annual bonuses

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees

Job summary

Atwell, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Project Engineer to join our water resources and civil engineering teams. You will work on land development, stormwater management, and utility-scale solar projects, providing design support, reports, and regulatory coordination.

PE licensure and 4+ years of related experience are required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE licensure required for the role.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in water resources/civil engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare drainage studies, hydraulic/hydrology analyses, design documents, and specifications.
• Coordinate project development efforts with clients and internal teams.
• Support regulatory permitting efforts and submissions.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

What You’'ll Be Doing:

As an experienced Project Engineer, you will work on a variety of water resources and civil engineering project, including land development, stormwater management, and utility-scale solar projects. This person will actively participate in the growth of our firm.

Technical Proficiency:

• Demonstrate technical excellence in water resources engineering principles and practices.
• Possess expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, surface water management, stormwater design, drainage studies, floodplain analysis, and related water resources projects.

Project Lifecycle Management:

1. Support projects from initial planning and analysis through design, permitting, and construction.
2. Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, hydraulic/hydrology analyses, design documents, and specifications while coordinating project development efforts.

Permitting and Regulatory Coordination:

1. Support regulatory permitting efforts and prepare documentation including drainage reports, feasibility studies, master plans, and FEMA CLOMR/LOMR submittals.Coordinate with various agencies and jurisdictions to help streamline approvals and maintain project schedules.

Client Relationship and Company Growth:

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project partners, and internal teams.
2. Contribute to the growth of the water resources practice through high-quality project delivery, technical expertise, and support of business development efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET Accredited University
• PE Licensure Required
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, or similar software required.

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Pay Range: $85,000 — $110,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services