Hydraulics & Stormwater Engineer

Company: Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm providing comprehensive planning, design, and construction solutions across a diverse range of sectors. From architecture, food and beverage processing, and federal projects to transportation, water infrastructure, and beyond, our innovative methodologies deliver cost-effective, forward-thinking solutions that elevate both our clients and the communities we serve.At Mead & Hunt, our culture is founded on prioritizing people, doing the right thing, and making decisions that make sense. As an employee-owned company, we emphasize flexibility, giving back to our communities, and fostering lasting relationships. Through various employee programs, we invest in the growth and well-being of our employees.Mead & Hunt is currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Transportation team as a Hydraulics & Stormwater Engineer in the Northern IL region.Responsibilities include:

• Serves as a project engineer on projects and as a technical resource and/or project manager.
• May assist with or lead marketing pursuits and/or act as a client contact.
• Oversees analyses, computations, preparation of plans and reports relating to hydraulic problems encountered in planning and design of highways.
• Provides technical advice on pollution control measures and prepares stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs).
• Recommends revisions to improve drainage design.
• Prepares designs for detention/retention basin and other stormwater/storm quality solutions.
• Develops probable construction cost estimates for specific tasks within assigned projects.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, and designs for projects.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress and handles routine construction administration.
• Attends client meetings - days or nights.
• Other duties as assigned.A valid driver's license and some travel will be required.The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from an accredited college or university and at least 2 years of experience.The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:
• A PE license is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with IDOT Hydraulics Unit design guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Experience with Microstation, Geopak Drainage, ORD, H&H software (HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, HydroCAD).
• Experience with Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GIS), Low Impact Design (LID), Stormwater Control Measure/BMP design.Why Mead & Hunt?
• Strong Company Culture.
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities.
• Employee-Owned Firm.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company.
• Impressive Benefits Package.If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at /careers.Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.#LI-CC1
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