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Position: Water Resources Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id: 2570

# of Openings: 1

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a full time Water Resources Engineer within our Civil Engineering department, in our Lisle, Tinley Park, or Chicago, IL offices. We are searching for a candidate with a solid technical background, a strong sense of project ownership/responsibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Work will include water resource engineering projects for municipalities, counties, and sewer districts.

Job Activities:

• Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources and civil disciplines from inception to completion.

• Design a variety of water resources engineering projects, including culvert design, IDOT highway storm sewer systems, detention projects, green infrastructure facilities, and natural channel design.

• Perform hydrology and hydraulic modeling and analysis

• Conduct floodplain and drainage studies

• Prepare reports on engineering analyses and model results

• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to determine stormwater requirements and facilitate permit approvals

• Pursue new opportunities through business development efforts

• Lead and mentor junior staff on engineering projects.

• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients.

Specific Requirements include:

• BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field

• 10+ plus years of engineering experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

• Experience with H&H modeling software required. Software may include EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-HMS, and Hydraflow Hydrographs.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS preferred

• Experience with IDOT regulations preferred

• Experience designing and managing projects in the water resources engineering field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working with clients

• Strong team player that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously

• Willingness to participate in business development activities

• Passion for water resources and stormwater management

  About Farnsworth Group Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world. A Great Place to Work Certified For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Professional Development and Training

• Mentoring Program

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

• Pet Insurance Plan

• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company. Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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