at System One in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Drainage Engineer to join our growing office of roadway, highway, structural, transit, rail, and intermodal designers and construction inspectors as a roadway drainage engineer on Phase I and Phase II projects.
+ The Drainage Engineer will be a member of our highway division and will take an active role in drainage design for projects in the Chicago and Great Lakes region.
+ The successful candidate should have a Bachelor in Science degree with an Illinois Professional Engineer License or the ability to achieve the license within 12 months.
+ The successful candidate will have 10 years of progressive experience.
+ The candidate should have a strong oral and written communication skills with experience with hydraulic and hydrology modeling software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PondPack, StormCAD and SWMM/HydroCAD.
+ The candidate should have a good understanding of MicroStation/Geopak.
+ The individual will also be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
+ The engineer will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment.
General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ Responsible for all phases of project development related to storm water management, flood plain studies, hydraulic analysis and design, IDOT Location Drainage Studies and storm water BMP selection.
+ Analyze information and data to perform drainage design tasks.
+ Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and occasionally represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
+ Receive instructions from the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.
+ Seek technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
+ Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
+ Keep the Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal network, and participating in professional societies
+ Perform as a staff advisor and consultant for technical specialty.
Qualifications+ Bachelor’s degree in civil engineer with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics
+ IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago Division of Water Management drainage experience
+ Familiarity with Lake County SMC, DuPage County DEC, ACOE, MWRD, and other storm water agencies and ordinances
+ Proficiency with ArcGIS
+ Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
+ Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that we serve.
+ Local candidates
What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:
+ Professional Engineer in Illinois
+ Certified Floodplain Manager
Work Environment:
+ The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
+ The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
