Drainage Engineer - Chicago, IL

LochnerChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join our team. A Professional Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of experience with drainage design, scheduling and utility planning. Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental). As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of drainage design experience required
  • IL PE is required
  • BSCE is required
  • IDOT drainage design experience in Microstation, Open Roads Designer, and stormwater modeling software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM and HY-8.

Nice To Haves

  • CFM is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field visits to project sites to observe project conditions.
  • Produce highway drainage designs, models, calculations and Phase I Drainage Studies.
  • Produce drainage and utility plans.
  • Produce drainage schedules.
  • Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses.
  • Prepare drainage related regulatory permits.
  • Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
  • Monitor project progress with respect to project budgets, scope of work, and schedules.

Benefits

  • Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
  • Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
  • Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
  • Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
  • Education and Training Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
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