Stormwater Project Engineer

Ciorba Group is an employee-owned, people-first engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions to solve real-world problems and improve communities. For almost 100 years, we've provided comprehensive engineering services for infrastructure improvement projects. We have offices in Chicago, Peoria, and Crown Point. Join our team and you will help provide engineering solutions on major infrastructure improvements across the Midwest for various DOT's, counties, and municipalities.

A Project Engineer will play a significant role in the development of preliminary engineering studies and reports and the preparation of design plans and specifications. The Project Engineer serves as a project’s technical lead in their area of expertise (roadway, structural, water resources, or electrical). The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager on coordination with other disciplines. Tasks performed require broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals with moderate immediate supervision needed. The Project Engineer may work on several small projects at one time, reporting to the assigned Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of floodplains and floodways, including bridge and culvert crossings;
• Analysis of flood problem areas to identify problems, develop alternative solutions, and design recommended alternatives;
• Stormwater system analysis and design for municipal and roadway projects, including conveyance, storage, and stormwater quality best met practices;
• Design of soil erosion and sediment control practices;
• The candidate will serve as the technical lead on projects, reporting to the Project Manager, and will manage other engineers and technicians to achieve completion of project plans but may also complete certain tasks independently;
• Design tasks include calculations/models, report and plan preparation, quantity calculations, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, and other related tasks;
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-design projects;
• Review and check engineering work completed by others;
• Maintain positive client and vendor relationships;
• Mentor staff engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Approximately 8-12 years of experience in engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from accredited school.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE).
• Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM) a plus.
• Strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.
• Microstation proficiency, AutoCad experience a plus.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic models, including HEC-RAS and SWMM.
• Experience on municipal and/or highway drainage design projects.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.