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Senior Water Resources Engineer

at STANLEY CONSULANTS INC (NEW) in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description Stanley Consultants is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Chicago, Illinois team. This position will be responsible for leading the drainage design efforts and coordinating with other disciplines on complex projects. This position will provide engineering expertise on a variety of infrastructure projects, including transportation, storm water, and civil site design. The candidate must be able to work well and effectively in a team environment. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, with a strong technical background in stormwater design, hydraulics, and hydrology. Essential Duties: Lead drainage design effort and coordinate with other disciplines on complex projects. Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for stormwater management facilities, including detailed design calculations and modeling. Perform Phase I stormwater management studies, including Location Drainage Studies, Hydraulic Reports, and Conceptual Drainage Studies. Utilize hydraulics and hydrology modeling software to analyze and evaluate the impacts of various proposed improvements. Design, analyze, and review grading plans, tributary areas, flow calculations, detention pond sizing, release rates, stormsewer and culvert capacities, and other site civil design elements. Direct field studies, surveys, and data collection necessary to develop drainage concepts and construction documents. Prepare and secure various permits including stormwater, floodplain, and wetland impacts. Assist project managers in scoping and estimating drainage tasks, providing technical expertise and recommendations. Contribute to the preparation of proposals, scope of services, and contract cost estimates for drainage projects. Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineering staff. Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Must possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Requires an Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license. Experience with hydraulics and hydrology modeling software such as FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, Open Flows, and WinTR-55. Requires experience with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agency drainage design requirements, policies, and procedures. Relevant experience permitting projects through IDNR-OWR, IEPA, and USACE. Proficiency with Microstation and OpenRoads. Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of project team to complete tasks. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Experienced in and fully capable of using the Microsoft software suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Additional Preferred Skills: Licensed Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). Experience with local stormwater and watershed development ordinances and permitting. Experience with SRH-2D, Sedimentation and River Hydraulics modeling. Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D. Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that is committed to innovative growth and improving lives in the communities where we live and work? Stanley Consultants is an award winning, interdisciplinary consulting firm providing program management, planning, design, permitting, engineering, and environmental services. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience, and capabilities to serve federal, municipal, and industrial clients. Stanley Consultants solves complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, energy, and industrial plants, building services, and the environment. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 50,000 projects globally in more than 100 countries, including all 50 of the United States and its territories. Throughout our history, Stanley Consultants has remained an employee-owned company, committed to a legacy of professional independence and objectivity. The commitment to private ownership, shared responsibility and reward has sustained us for more than 100 years. A Great Place to Work: Become a Member Once you are hired at Stanley Consultants, you become a member of our member-owned company. Our Core Values speak to the capabilities, initiative, integrity, creativity, and commitment that make you, as a member, our most important asset. As a member, you have the opportunity to chart your own career path and... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities. • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
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Job Posting: 11465787

Posted On: Nov 18, 2023

Updated On: Dec 18, 2023