Senior Electrical Designer (Chicago)

Jobot
Chicago, IL
Civil Engineer firm looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer/Manager

This Jobot Job is hosted by: John Erwin
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Salary: $80,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an employee owned team of planners, designers, and engineers delivering innovative and lasting solutions customized to solve our client’s unique challenges. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces

Why join us?
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Flexible working hours
  • 401k Match
  • ESOP (Employee ownership/stakeholder after 1 year of employment)
  • Identity Theft protection
  • Overtime compensation
  • 24 hour fitness onsite
  • Incredible office, patio space, rooftop patio to rent
  • Sitting/standing desks
  • Onsite food service
  • Golf simulator, rooftop patio to rent
  • All sorts of fun activities, groups & team outings
  • Emphasizes diversity + equity + inclusion
  • volunteering opportunities

Job Details

Job Details:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. This position will play a pivotal role in managing and developing transportation-focused drainage projects for our public sector clients, including cities, counties, and transportation departments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, utilizing their expertise in BMP design, storm water permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and roadway drainage system layout and design. This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the design and development of drainage projects for transportation infrastructure.
  • Assist with the development and management of a variety of transportation-focused drainage projects for public sector clients.
  • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, BMP design, and storm water permitting.
  • Design and layout roadway drainage systems.
  • Review, design, and understand construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential clients.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Biosystems Engineering.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of prior related drainage design experience.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
  • Previous experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling applications (e.g. SWMM, HydroCAD, HY-8, Microstation/Geopak/ORD, and/or AutoCAD).
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be eligible to work in the specified location.

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Posted 2026-03-20

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