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Lochner · 1 month ago

Lead Drainage Engineer

Chicago, IL, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

15+ years exp

Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider specializing in aviation, surface transportation, and water clients. They are seeking a Lead Drainage Engineer responsible for overseeing drainage design projects, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Civil EngineeringConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the production of highway, interstate drainage and local stormwater improvement projects

Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses

Ensure that drainage designs comply with relevant environmental regulations and standards

Prepare drainage related regulatory permits

Direct and/or perform drainage engineering calculations from Phase I drainage studies to final design

Direct and/or develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates

Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants

Develop drainage scope of work, budget, and schedule

Ensure the quality and accuracy of drainage designs and reports

Qualification

Drainage design experienceIL PE certificationBSCE degreeMicrostation proficiencyOpen Roads Designer proficiencyStormwater modeling softwareGuidance to junior engineersProject monitoringTwo-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling

Required

15+ years of drainage design experience required

IL PE is required

BSCE is required

IDOT and ISTHA drainage design experience required with proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads Designer, and stormwater modeling software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM and HY-8

Ability to provide guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members

Ability to monitor project progress with respect to project budgets, scope of work, and schedules

Preferred

CFM is a plus

Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling experience in SRH-2D is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care

Paid Family Leave

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)

Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health

Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3

Education and Training Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Company

Lochner

Lochner offers services such as planning, environmental consulting, design, construction engineering, and inspection.

Founded in 1944

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://hwlochner.com

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