Stormwater Engineer

Stormwater Engineer

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is looking to hire a full-time Stormwater Engineer to join our team! This position will be based out of our Elgin, IL office. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding environment with an established and respected firm that cares about the happiness and wellbeing of their employees?

Do you want to work for a firm that works hard, has fun, and gives back? If so, please read on!

The Stormwater Engineer position earns a competitive salary, depending on experience. We also offer health insurance (PPO and HSA), Dental Insurance, an employer health savings account (HSA) contribution, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, a Lifestyle account of up to $2,000, a student loan paydown, an employee assistance program (EAP), flexible hours, continuing education, professional license expense reimbursement, professional society/association membership dues, and opportunities for career growth.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

On any given day, you'll:

• Take on an increasingly responsible role in the design of projects
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects
• Develop plans, specifications, schedules, permits, and inspection reports in accordance with good engineering practice
• Serve as a technical advisor to entry-level project team members
• Receive instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions from professional engineering staff
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates
• Develop construction cost estimates for projects
• Serve as onsite project representative
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related steps or processes
• Prepare comprehensive stormwater reports to support design or permitting regulations

• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or government regulations

• Provide engineering support for a variety of municipal and private projects including roadway reconstruction, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, bridges, trails, and traffic signals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Passed the Fundamental in Engineering exam
• A minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience
• Professional Engineer license in Illinois, or ability to become licensed within 18 months of hire
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification within 12 months of hire
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word in the preparation of reports, specifications, and narrative communication with clients
• Experience in the following areas: stormwater ordinance interpretation, municipal design, InRoads, Micro Station, GEOPAK, GIS, stormwater modeling (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, Hydraflow), and construction observation/administration
• Previous experience in permitting through IDNR-OWR, USACE, and Local County Stormwater Ordinances
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, walk, reach, crouch, bend, and walk or stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Constant hand, finger, and arm use
• Constant computer screen exposure
• Prolonged reading

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!