Senior Drainage Engineer / Drainage Lead

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!
Job Title - Senior Drainage Engineer / Drainage LeadLocation - Chicago, ILJob Type – Hybrid, Onsite
Are you motivated, energetic and connected with clients, contractors and subconsultants in the A/E/C industry? Is your passion for Water Resources and Transportation projects contagious? Is work/life balance important to you? If this describes you, we are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Drainage Engineer, Drainage Lead in our Chicago, Illinois office. You will provide engineering expertise on a variety of infrastructure projects, including transportation, storm water, and civil site design projects.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and provide technical guidance on Stanley's transportation projects, mentor junior staff, engage in professional organizations and technical committees, and help foster collaboration and growth within our Chicago office.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serve as the drainage and stormwater technical lead on major transportation and infrastructure projects, overseeing all aspects of design and coordination.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for drainage and stormwater design, including preparation and review of calculations, models, plans, specifications, and details.
• Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for stormwater management systems, including drainage systems, detention facilities, culverts, and other related infrastructure.
• Utilize hydraulics and hydrology modeling software to analyze and evaluate the impacts of various proposed improvements.
• Design, analyze, and review grading plans, flow calculations, detention pond sizing, storm sewer capacities, and other civil site design elements.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
• Train and/or mentor junior staff
• Represent the company at public meetings, conferences, interviews, and industry events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in roadway stormwater drainage design.
• Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway drainage design requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive drainage plans, including plans, profiles, detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, estimates, and all necessary documentation.
• Proven experience using drainage design and hydraulics/hydrology modeling software, including Open Roads Designer & StormCAD, PondPack, HY-8, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and other industry-standard tools.
• Working knowledge of Bentley Systems roadway design software used to prepare engineering and design documents including Open Roads and Open Roads Designer (ORD).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead teams to successfully complete tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with alternative delivery projects.

Stanley’s Approach to FlexibilityWhile some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!
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