Water Resources Project Engineer

Atwell, LLCChicago, IL
$85,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Support projects from initial planning and analysis through design, permitting, and construction.
  • Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, hydraulic/hydrology analyses, design documents, and specifications while coordinating project development efforts.
  • 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.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project partners, and internal teams.
  • Contribute to the growth of the water resources practice through high-quality project delivery, technical expertise, and support of business development efforts.

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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