Stormwater/Drainage Engineer

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking a Stormwater/Drainage Engineer to work on a variety of stormwater projects, including drainage studies, floodplain mapping, and stormwater design while contributing to a collaborative team environment.ResponsibilitiesPerform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analyses for a wide variety of projectsEvaluate stormwater-related design components for a variety of projectsPrepare written reports in conformance with client and industry standardsAssist with the development of floodplain mapsAssist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality, quantities and specificationsContribute to project goals and milestones and monitor project progressAssist in preparation of specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projectsEnsure the development of high-quality engineering documentsAdhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project trackingAssist with project pursuitsSkillsBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Environmental Engineering or related discipline required0-4 years of water resources experienceEIT license required; PE license preferredA history of progressive responsibility in floodplain management, and stormwater design including: Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs such as: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, CivilStorm, Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS)/SRH-2D, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP, and FLO-2DExperience with GIS Applications including ArcPro, ArcMap and ESRI ProductsExperience with plan production software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoadsExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenA track-record for adhering to project budgets and schedulesAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to prioritize, work on, and advance multiple projects simultaneouslyA desire to learn and strengthen skillsStrong understanding of local, state, regional, and federal requirements and design standardsExperience developing FEMA flood risk products per FEMA guidance and specifications is desiredExperience developing storm water management plans and water quality designs is desiredExperience with plan production related to transportation projects that adhere to CDOT standards and requirements is desiredBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision benefitsCompany-paid life insuranceShort term, and long-term disability plans401K planProfit-sharing contributions to the 401K planWellness programsFlexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home optionsGenerous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your careerImmediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life eventsTen days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placementOpportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive LeadersTuition reimbursement for job-related coursesOngoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessionsPersonalized training and career development plans with your managerFunding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certificationsSupport for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagementAccess to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no chargePotential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)Company OverviewServing a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.benesch.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBenesch has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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