Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to support our Civil Site and Water Resources Team in the Great Lakes Region. Here at GZA, we pride ourselves on having the culture of a small company, with the resources and opportunity of a larger firm. In our flexible, hybrid work environment, you will work in person with your colleagues as well as collaborate companywide with staff at all levels. Being a multidisciplinary firm, you have the opportunity to work across a variety of teams and utilize your skillset. GZA employees have direct career paths and access to Senior Leadership, experienced mentors, and company ownership.

As a Senior Level Civil/Water Resources Engineer, you will manage projects and staff engineers, and work on a wide variety of exciting projects in our Design with Nature (DWN) Studio. GZA’s DWN Studio is a place where planners, engineers, biologists, construction managers, and professionals come together to create innovated design solutions for our clients utilizing natural and nature-based features (NNBFs) in site design. These projects may include: civil site development; NNBFs; green infrastructure; land and water resource development; stream and streambank restoration; wetland and buffer restoration; hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; drainage and stormwater studies; phytoremediation; biotechnologies; constructed treatment wetlands; and stormwater management permitting. You will be an integral part of our Oak Brook, IL Water Resources and DWN Studio teams, leading projects and mentoring staff to create nature-based solutions that meet our client’s needs.

This position can be located out of any of our GZA office locations with occasional travel to project sites nationwide.

Key Duties: 

• Work closely with GZA staff companywide in our DWN Studio.
• Manage projects and mentor staff engineers in the preparation of site development, stormwater, and restoration design documents.
• Assist with the technical execution of projects amongst a team of dedicated project managers and principals.
• Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering design and construction plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Assist in stormwater management permitting.
• Assist in business development and proposal efforts.
• Conduct field and office QA/QC responsibilities.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required. Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering preferred. Associated earth sciences related to nature-based solutions a plus.
• Background or strong academic training in civil site design, surface water hydrology, open channel hydraulics, watershed management, and stormwater permitting.
• PE certification required.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise letters, memoranda, technical reports, proposals, and figures.
• Strong computer skills including a solid foundation in MS Office applications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, ProjectWise, ArcGIS, and MicroStation experience a plus.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred, such as: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, HydroCAD, StormCAD, CulvertMaster, and SWMM.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.

The base salary for this position may range between $95,000 and $135,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, bonus eligibility, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
 

GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.  GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

Salary : $95,000 - $135,000