Stormwater Engineer

About the role

The Stormwater Engineer position at Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Passed the Fundamentals 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.

Qualifications

• 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, MicroStation, 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunities for career growth.

Pay

$85,000 - $140,000 per year