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Drainage/Water Resources Engineer-Chicago
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Designs and models drainage and stormwater systems, preparing hydraulic studies, engineering plans and construction documents while supervising lower-level design staff. The role sits within an interdisciplinary civil engineering team on Water Practice projects in Chicago.
About this role
Michael Baker International is seeking a Drainage/Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Practice in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will support the planning, modeling, and design of complex drainage systems and stormwater management facilities. He (she) will work with an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, surveyors, GIS, estimators, project managers, and support drafting/design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets what the client is looking for.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare design calculations for sewer, grading, and stormwater drainage infrastructure; perform analysis, technical reviews, drafting, and construction document production
- Prepare Phase I drainage studies including existing and proposed drainage plans, hydraulic reports, and Location Drainage Studies
- Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for drainage facilities including storm sewers, detention ponds and water quality facilities, erosion and sediment control plans
- Utilize a CADD workstation to prepare engineering construction drawings and oversee the production and completion of preliminary and final plan sets in adherence with department CAD standards
- Work with internal and external engineering teams in the design, quality reviews, and development of preliminary and final design plans and details
- Assign tasks to lower-level design personnel, provide technical guidance, and review completed assignments for accuracy
- Capable of determining material types, descriptions, quantities, and project cost estimates and construction schedules
- Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards or details such as ones employed by local government utility departments, state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) or other agencies
- be responsible for task budget and schedules for drainage/stormwater related projects.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 4-6 years of engineering design and/or CADD workstation experience
- P.E. In the state of Illinois or the ability to acquire within six months
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ORD
- Experience with H&H models
- Drainage experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and/or Chicago Department of Transportation
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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