Drainage Engineer at Patrick Engineering Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Drainage Engineer

Chicago, IL (Hybrid or On-site options available)

Patrick Engineering, a RINA company, is seeking a talented Drainage Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure & Mobility division. This is an amazing opportunity to be a critical member of a regional team as it expands nationally.

Job Summary

The Drainage Engineer is responsible for the execution of field and office drainage assignments under the supervision of the Drainage Manager. The Drainage Engineer is responsible for technical work, and is involved in hydrology and hydraulic calculations, studies, and designs. The Drainage Engineer is part of a team of transportation engineers, working with the Project Manager and Staff Engineers in an effective manners. The Drainage Engineer is comfortable working cross-functionally and has the ability to coordinate with others on larger, multi-discipline projects. The Drainage Engineer will often participate in site visits and client meetings, and proposal writing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare Phase I drainage studies including existing and proposed drainage plans, hydraulic reports, and Location Drainage Studies
• Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for drainage facilities including storm sewers, detention ponds, erosion control and water quality facilities
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects
• Prepare cost estimates
• Prepare storm water permit applications
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Coordinates with other engineers and supporting staff during preliminary and final plan preparation for conformance to standards and code requirements
• Responsible for meeting assigned project goals and objectives and ensuring on schedule accurate completion within budget

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (focus in hydrology and hydraulics) from an accredited university or college
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required
• 2+ years of professional drainage study/design work
• Work experience and knowledge of IDOT and ISTHA drainage design policies and procedures ideal
• Proficiency with MicroStation, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and CivilStorm
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local storm water and floodplain permitting
• Excellent technical communication skills (oral and written)
• Willingness to learn and invest in professional development
• Self-starter who can work independently or part of a multi-discipline team

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT RINA:

To continue the expansion Patrick has experienced over the past 40 years, and to capitalize on the recent acquisition made by global corporation RINA, Patrick is planning for significant growth in North and South America. RINA is a worldwide engineering consultancy firm that provides an expansive range of services across the energy and mobility, marine, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors. Patrick focuses on working with clients in the infrastructure, transportation, technology and renewable energy sectors throughout the entire process of project delivery - from planning and controls, comprehensive management services and construction, through to operations and maintenance. Combining forces with RINA presents an exciting opportunity to attract talented and multicultural people and to expand both our worldwide footprint and service offerings in new markets and application sectors.

Join our team and work on rewarding projects in a dynamic, multicultural and energizing environment that reaches beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. Patrick's new status as a part of RINA provides opportunities for partnering with global clients, training to further advance your competencies and support your personal career development. Join us to make Patrick and RINA more successful than ever before by bringing your contributions developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering our mission and achieving the challenging goals we have set for ourselves. If you share our values and our vision, please apply. Make it sure, make it simple.

Patrick does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Patrick without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Patrick. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of Patrick Engineering Inc. ("Patrick") to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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