Water Resources Engineer

Job Title: Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead)

Location:

Primary: Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL

Additional: Crown Point, IN; Indianapolis, IN

Relocation: Open for the right candidate

Work Schedule:

Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days work-from-home.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visa holders

Must-Have: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 8-12 years of water resources engineering experience (flexible for highly experienced candidates), technical project leadership, hands-on stormwater design and management, expertise in hydraulic analysis for open stream projects, proficiency with hydrology and hydraulics modeling tools (HEC-RAS and SWMM), strong skills in roadway drainage and flood reduction projects, Illinois and/or Indiana PE license, and a project resume showcasing technical leadership in relevant projects.

Nice-to-Have: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), experience in erosion control and floodplain management, and proficiency with MicroStation (AutoCAD a plus)

About Ciorba Group

For over 95 years, Ciorba Group, Inc. has provided comprehensive engineering solutions across multiple disciplines, including water resources, roadway, structural, municipal, electrical and lighting, construction, and forensic projects. Ciorba’s team develops practical and innovative design solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets. By fostering trust, responsiveness, and a commitment to excellence, Ciorba serves a growing and diverse client base while respecting the environment and better serving the community.

Role Overview

Ciorba Group is seeking a Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead) to join our Water Resources team. The successful candidate will lead technical aspects of projects, providing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and designing solutions for stormwater and floodplain challenges. This role will involve collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and maintaining positive client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for floodplains, floodways, bridge, and culvert crossings.

Analyze flood problem areas, identify issues, and develop/design alternative solutions.

Design stormwater systems for municipal and roadway projects, including conveyance, storage, and quality best management practices.

Design soil erosion and sediment control practices.

Serve as the technical lead, managing engineers and technicians to complete project plans, while independently handling critical tasks as needed.

Conduct calculations/models, prepare reports, draft plans, and perform cost estimation.

Review and validate engineering work completed by team members.

Maintain positive relationships with clients and vendors.

Mentor and support staff engineers.

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

8-12 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering (flexible for highly experienced candidates).

Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective.

Hands-on experience with stormwater design and management.

Expertise in hydraulic analysis for open stream projects.

Proficiency with hydrology and hydraulics modeling tools, such as HEC-RAS and SWMM.

Strong skills in roadway drainage and flood reduction projects.

Illinois and/or Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Project resume showcasing technical leadership in relevant projects (required).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

Experience with erosion control and floodplain management.

Proficiency with Microstation (AutoCAD experience is a plus).