Water Resources Engineer

Job Summary: ECT is seeking a collaborative, curious, and creative engineer (five to twelve years experience) interested in working with like-minded professionals on a range of project types including sustainable site design and nature-based solutions to flooding, water quality, and stormwater drainage problems. The engineer will support a diverse team of civil engineers, landscape architects, and natural resource planners. Candidates should be self-motivated with excellent communication and learning skills, and be interested in working in a team environment. The successful candidate will join our award winning Green Infrastructure Studio (https://www.ectinc.com/integrated-design-engineering-studio/) and work out of our Lombard, Illinois office. For more information visit www.ectinc.com/our-careers/.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Stormwater engineering analysis, calculations, and design.
• Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, GIS analysis, and watershed management planning. 
• Site civil engineering including, but not limited to, data collection, analysis, computations, and preparation of utility, grading, site, SWPPP plans, standard details and technical specifications.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage projects effectively to assist the client and ECT in meeting performance goals.
• Permitting (Federal, State, County, and local) related to site development work. 
• Collaborate and coordinate with ecological staff for wetland and riparian permitting, T&E consultation, SHPO notifications.
• Coordination with internal disciplines including, but not limited to, landscape architecture, ecological, and planning. 
• Coordination with external disciplines including but limited to architecture, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, structural, and construction engineering.
• Coordination with client and specialized design consultants on technical matters related to advancing analysis, design, and project documents.
• Conducting research and analysis, developing alternatives and recommendations, and preparing reports documenting the work.
• Assist in proposal preparation

Education & Experience: (List how much elated work experience is required to perform this job and how many years/months of relevant experience is needed)

1. Bachelors Degree in civil engineering.
2. Licensed professional Engineer or capable of becoming licensed within one year.
3. LEED accreditation desired but not required.
4. Experience with various hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality models.
5. Five to ten years of relevant and progressing engineering experience

Position Requirements: (Include travel, working conditions, and any specific requirements necessary for this position)

1. Travel: Occasional travel to client, construction, and field sites
2. Pre-Employment Screenings:  This position may require drug screenings in accordance with our company protocols and the contractual obligations of our clients and/or third-party organizations. These obligations may entail additional and random screenings throughout your employment with ECT based on your general job duties and/or responsibilities. 
3. Work conditions 
   1. Work will be conducted in a hybrid home/office environment during standard work hours.
   2. Occasional extended work hours to meet deadlines or other special circumstances.
   3. Occasional field work and construction site visits in varying weather conditions.
   4. Occasional meetings in client offices
4. Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
5. Foster an environment emphasizing safety awareness and the safe performance of your work while contributing to a positive, professional environment
6. Contribute to a positive, professional environment.

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.