Hydraulic Engineer

Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, which was rated the “Best Big City” by Conde Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight years in a row.

We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.

We are honored to have been designated Best & Brightest Company in 2024 and 2025 and selected as Best Companies to Work For in Engineering 2025. Only companies that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture and innovative business practices are bestowed this honor.

Globetrotters is seeking a talented HYDRAULIC ENGINEER to serve as a key contributor on our transportation team. 

In this role, you will:

• Prepare Location Drainage Studies, hydraulic reports, and supporting technical documentation
• Analyze and design roadway storm drainage systems, culverts, detention facilities, open channels and erosion control measures.
• Make technical decisions based on code interpretation as well as company, client, and industry standard practices
• Perform field visits to assess existing conditions
• Prepare construction documents, e.g, plans and specs, for related drainage work
• Serve as a technical advisor for the team
• Work closely with all levels of staff, including management and other senior professionals
• Interact with clients and subconsultants
• Direct coordination between other disciplines
• Provide QA/QC review of design calculations or drawings
• Mentor junior staff and review technical work (as applicable)
• Other duties, as assigned

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• A PE license, Illinois PE a plus
• 5 plus years of experience designing drainage systems, highway systems, and traffic control plans
• Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and CDOT design standard and policies (Chicago only)
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Open Roads, GEOPAK, HEC RAS, and/or other engineering and drainage software programs
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders, including clients and subconsultants
• Ability to work independently, but also within a team environment

At Globetrotters, you are offered the diverse opportunities that are found at a larger firm but are within the more collaborative and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm. Your perspective and exceptional skills will be valued here.

Salary range is $95,000 – $130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.