Water Resources Engineer - H&H Modeler

Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Tinley Park, IL
Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer – H&H Modeler in one of the below posting locations. In this role, you will be focused on technical modeling, mentoring younger staff on modeling techniques, and providing QA/QC.

Posting Locations for this role: Champaign, Lisle, or Tinley Park, IL

Job Activities

  • Develop hydrologic, hydraulic, and 2D models in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, PC­ SWMM, and lnfoWorks ICM for existing and proposed conditions
  • Prepare inundation maps and exhibits from models
  • Prepare reports and presentations to clients and permit reviewers in support of project objectives and deliverables
  • Mentor and direct junior staff on modeling tasks, analysis, and deliverables
  • Conduct floodplain and riverine studies, urban storm sewer system analysis, and master planning modeling efforts.
  • Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to determine stormwater requirements and facilitate permit approvals
  • Assist with business development efforts by maintaining and enhancing relationships with clients
  • Assist with the design of water resources engineering projects

Specific Requirements Include

  • BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 10 or more years of experience in engineering field
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Expertise in HEC-RAS and EPA-SWMM
  • Passion for water resources and stormwater management

Desired Qualifications Include

  • Experience with PC-SWMM, HEC-HMS, Hydaflow Hydrographs
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience designing and managing projects in the water resources engineering field
  • Experience working with clients
  • Strong team player who can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 650 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range: $106,000 - $144,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the " Apply for this Position " tab below.

Posted 2025-11-27

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