Senior Drainage/Water Resource Engineer

3 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States TranSystems Corporation Full time

Overview:


We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024.

TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together.

We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Our team incorporates these core values every day:
All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities:

What you'll be challenged to do:


TranSystems Chicago office seeks a Drainage Engineer to join our growing office of roadway, highway, structural, transit, rail, and intermodal designers and construction inspectors as a roadway drainage engineer on Phase I and Phase II projects.

The individual will be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects. The engineer will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Responsible for all phases of project development related to storm water management, flood plain studies, hydraulic analysis and design, IDOT Location Drainage Studies and storm water BMP selection.

Analyze information and data to perform drainage design tasks.


Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and occasionally represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.

Receive instructions from the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.

Seek technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.


Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.

Keep the Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.


Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal network, and participating in professional societies.

Perform as a staff advisor and consultant for technical specialty.

Qualifications:

What you bring to our firm:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics

Professional Engineer in Illinois

15+ years of relevant experience

Certified Floodplain Manager

Experience with hydraulic and hydrology modeling software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PondPack, StormCAD and SWMM/HydroCAD.

Good understanding of MicroStation/Geopak.

IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago Department of Water Management drainage experience

Familiarity with Lake County SMC, DuPage County DEC, ACOE, MWRD, and other storm water agencies and ordinances

Proficiency with ArcGIS

Local candidates

Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.


Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits:
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.

401(k) company match

Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.

Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid vacation schedule.


TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).


As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve.

TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background.

We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies:

TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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