Stormwater Engineer - Technical Lead

Stormwater Engineer - Technical Lead

Chicago, Peoria, Crown Point, or Indianapolis | Hybrid Schedule | Pay Commensurate with Experience
Full-Time | Civil Engineering | Relocation Available for Top Candidates

Drive smarter infrastructure and protect communities.
HireNow Staffing is currently searching for a Stormwater Engineer (Technical Lead) to join an established water resources team supporting major infrastructure and environmental projects in Illinois and Indiana. If you're ready to take charge of complex drainage and flood control projects, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a technical lead, you'll guide the engineering process from modeling through final design supporting sustainable, cost-effective solutions for stormwater, roadway drainage, and flood mitigation projects. Your role will blend hands-on technical work with project leadership and team mentorship.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading stormwater and drainage design for infrastructure and municipal projects

• Performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for open stream systems, culverts, bridges, and flood-prone areas

• Designing conveyance systems, detention/retention basins, and water quality features

• Overseeing erosion control and sedimentation plans

• Managing project deliverables, reviewing team outputs, and ensuring technical accuracy

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, environmental, and construction)

• Supporting client relationships and contributing to technical strategy

• Mentoring junior engineers and shaping technical development within the team

You'll Succeed in This Role If You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

• 8-12 years of hands-on experience in water resources or stormwater design

• Strong working knowledge of HEC-RAS, SWMM, and other modeling tools

• Proven ability to manage complex technical deliverables

• Design experience with roadway drainage systems and flood mitigation

• PE license in Illinois and/or Indiana (required)

• A portfolio of relevant projects that showcases your technical leadership

⭐ Preferred Extras:

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

• Experience with erosion control and floodplain regulations

• Proficiency in MicroStation (AutoCAD a plus)

• Experience with state DOT, municipal, or agency projects

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

• Supportive, growing team of civil and water resource engineers

• Collaboration across disciplines roadways, structures, municipal design, and more

• Strong internal leadership and mentorship culture

• Chance to work on impactful public infrastructure projects that improve communities

What's In It for You:

• Competitive, experience-based salary

• Relocation supports available for top candidates

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career development opportunities and technical training

• Direct access to leadership and decision-making

• Meaningful work improving stormwater systems, flood resilience, and environmental performance

Ready to bring your stormwater expertise to the next level? Let's connect.
Apply today with HireNow Staffing and lead the way in building resilient infrastructure.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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