Responsibilities
* Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for drainage work
* Assist project civil and structural engineers with planning and layout of drainage infrastructure
* Analyze and design drainage/stormwater infrastructure and perform floodplain analyses for both transportation and site civil projects including roadway, bridges and culverts, pump stations, site design, alleviation of flooding issues, storm water and watershed planning, best management practices for water quality, erosion control and sustainable development
* Develop drainage design approach including design criteria and methodology
* Lead drainage design team for large/complex projects
* Perform various drainage engineering tasks for smaller projects
* Responsible for project deliverables such as design calculations, construction plans, specifications and cost estimates
* Obtain permits for stormwater, water quality, floodplain, and simple wetland impacts
* Responsible for quality assurance of deliverables
* Construction phase services such as review of shop drawings and submittals
* Mentor drainage engineering staff and provide direction
Experience required
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a focus on water resources
* 5+ years related experience
* Thorough understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
* Experience with Coastal Hardening, mitigation and streams
* Prior use of Microstation, Geopak Drainage, HEC HMS, HEC-RAS, SRH 2D, XP SWMM, Hydraflow, HY8, and other related software
* Understanding of DOT and Drainage requirements
* Experience permitting projects through IDNR-OWR; IEPA; USACOE and knowledge of the various county stormwater ordinances
* Proficient with MS Office software
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Project management skills desirable
