Experienced Civil EIT - Water Resources
About The Position
Kimley-Horn's Chicago, Illinois office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with at least two years of experience to join its Surface Water team. This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic team environment on surface water management studies, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analysis and design, flood studies, resiliency and vulnerability assessments, and green infrastructure planning and design. The role includes a variety of engineering tasks, on-the-job and formal training, mentorship, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience with surface water modeling and/or design.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Engineer-in-Training or Engineering Intern certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.
- Experience building and calibrating hydrologic and hydraulic models such as ICPR4, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), and SWMM.
- Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
- Python programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform surface water management studies.
- Build and calibrate hydrologic and hydraulic models.
- Perform engineering analysis and design.
- Contribute to flood studies, resiliency assessments, and vulnerability assessments.
- Support green infrastructure planning and design.
- Complete a variety of engineering tasks as a member of the Surface Water team.
- Participate in training and mentorship, with exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.
Benefits
- Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation, plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Student loan matching in the 401(k).
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
