Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Drainage Engineer-Chicago
Design and manage drainage systems for transportation projects in Illinois.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include hydraulic modeling, drainage design, inlet spacing, pipe sizing, culvert analysis, bridge scour assessment, erosion and sediment control, plan preparation, special provisions, estimating, permitting, and coordination with project and stakeholder teams. • Lead hydrology and hydraulics efforts on highways, roads, transit, rail, and airport projects. • Conduct drainage design, hydraulic modeling, inlet spacing, pipe sizing, and culvert analysis. • Perform bridge scour assessments, erosion and sediment control, and prepare design plans and special provisions. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project and stakeholder teams throughout all design phases.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modeling
- ▸drainage design
- ▸bridge scour
- ▸erosion control
- ▸plan preparation
- ▸project coordination
What You Bring
The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians on projects from concept through final design. A strong grasp of IDOT and local agency drainage policies is required, as is proficiency with HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HY8, XPSWMM, GEOPAK Drainage, and MicroStation. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and possess at least four years of drainage and site‑civil experience on DOT transportation projects. Experience in storm‑water system design, detention facilities, bridges, and culverts is essential. Preferred qualifications are an Illinois Professional Engineer license, Certified Floodplain Manager designation, and expertise with CADD tools such as MicroStation, Civil3D, or InRoads. Applicants should also have experience preparing storm‑water management reports, IDOT location drainage studies, IL‑Tollway concept reports, and SWPPP, as well as demonstrated leadership of design tasks and junior staff. WSP is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States. • Utilize HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HY8, XPSWMM, GEOPAK Drainage, and MicroStation software. • Minimum 4 years’ experience in drainage and site civil work for DOT transportation projects. • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline. • Proficient in storm‑water system design, including detention facilities, bridges, and culverts. • Preferred: Illinois PE license and Certified Floodplain Manager status. • Skilled with CADD platforms such as MicroStation, Civil3D, or InRoads. • Experience preparing storm‑water management, IDOT drainage, IL‑Tollway, and SWPPP reports. • Demonstrated ability to lead design tasks and manage junior engineers. • Strong written and oral communication abilities. • Authorized to work immediately in the United States.
Requirements
- ▸hec‑ras
- ▸microstation
- ▸civil3d
- ▸pe illinois
- ▸4 yrs
- ▸leadership
Benefits
The company offers a flexible, agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. • Flexible workplace model with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement benefits.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time