Stormwater Engineer

Job Overview

Independently performs stormwater and floodplain management assignments for Primera’s Transportation, Buildings, and Utilities divisions. On a task basis, the engineer is responsible for preparation and completion of stormwater engineering designs that meet project needs, including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, Phase I & II storm water design, storm sewer and detention modeling, floodplain delineations, grading, and erosion and sediment control plans.

Full-time

• Overall project coordination (internal and external).
• Completing IDOT location drainage studies and hydraulic reports for bridges and culverts.
• Design stormwater management facilities for site development projects and conducting floodplain studies, BMPs and erosion control.
• Obtaining associated local, state, and federal permitting for private and public projects.
• Assisting in preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, supporting documents, and permit applications, and performing field investigations.
• Maintaining project documentation, including calculations, project filing, etc.
• Interfacing with vendors and clients.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering with five years of experience emphasizing stormwater management design and analysis.
• Licensed professional engineer with CFM and/or CPESC – highly preferred or able to obtain in the future.
• Familiarity with agency permitting including City of Chicago, MWRD, DuPage County, IDNR‑OWR, FEMA and USACE, and knowledge of codes and standards (IDOT, Tollway, ACOE, FHWA, etc.).
• 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.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC‑HMS, TR‑20, HEC‑RAS and XPSWMM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Micro Station and/or AutoCAD. Experience with Geopak, Civil3D, or GIS is a plus. Completion of INDOT SWQCP’s is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Excellent benefits package including 401(k) match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement, and more.
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast‑growing company.
• Fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas.
• Employee‑led committees focused on engaging social, wellness, and community service activities year‑long.

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primeras practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Salary: $67,000–$100,000