Stormwater Engineer

Independently performs stormwater and floodplain management assignments for Primera’s Transportation, Buildings and Utilities divisions. On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of stormwater engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Experience in completing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for small and large watersheds, Phase I & II storm water design, storm sewer and detention modeling, floodplain delineations, grading, and erosion and sediment control plans.

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Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

• You have your bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, and five years of experience with emphasis on stormwater management design and analysis. You’re also a licensed professional engineer with CFM and/or CPESC – highly preferred or able to obtain in the future.
• You’re familiar with agency permitting including City of Chicago, MWRD, DuPage County, IDNR-OWR, FEMA and USACE, and have knowledge of codes and standards (IDOT, Tollway, ACOE, FHWA, etc.).
• You have design experience in completing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for small and large watersheds, Phase I & II storm water design, storm sewer and detention modeling, grading, and erosion and sediment control plans. Having knowledge with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, TR-20, HEC-RAS and XPSWMM is required.
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Office, Microstation and/or AutoCAD. Having experience with Geopak, Civil3D, or GIS is a plus. If you’ve completed the INDOT SWQCP’s you’ll stand out!
• You’re a strong communicator, and have excellent team and leadership skills.

• You’ll be responsible for overall project coordination (internal and external). You’ll be completing IDOT location drainage studies and hydraulic reports for bridges and culverts.
• You’ll design stormwater management facilities for site development projects and conducting floodplain studies, and BMPs and erosion control.
• You’ll obtain associated local, state and federal permitting for private and public projects.
• You’ll assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, supporting documents, and permit applications, and perform field investigations.
• You’ll interface with vendors and clients.

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

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