Civil Water Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Water Management
GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking aSenior Civil/Water Resources Engineerto support our Civil Site and Water Resources Team in the Great Lakes Region. Here at GZA, we pride ourselves on having the culture of a small company, with the resources and opportunity of a larger firm. In our flexible, hybrid work environment, you will work in person with your colleagues as well as collaborate company wide with staff at all levels.
Being a multidisciplinary firm, you have the opportunity to work across a variety of teams and utilize your skillset. GZA employees have direct career paths and access to Senior Leadership, experienced mentors, and company ownership.
As aSenior Level Civil/Water Resources Engineer, you will manage projects and staff engineers, and work on a wide variety of exciting projects in our Design with Nature (DWN) Studio. GZA’s DWN Studio is a place where planners, engineers, biologists, construction managers, and professionals come together to create innovated design solutions for our clients utilizing natural and nature-based features (NNBFs) in site design.
These projects may include: civil site development; NNBFs; green infrastructure; land and water resource development; stream and stream bank restoration; wetland and buffer restoration; hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; drainage and stormwater studies; phytoremediation; biotechnologies; constructed treatment wetlands; and stormwater management permitting. You will be an integral part of our Oak Brook, IL Water Resources and DWN Studio teams, leading projects and mentoring staff to create nature-based solutions that meet our client’s needs.
This position can be located out of any of our GZA office locations with occasional travel to project sites nationwide.
Key Duties:- Work closely with GZA staff company wide in our DWN Studio.
- Manage projects and mentor staff engineers in the preparation of site development, stormwater, and restoration design documents.
- Assist with the technical execution of projects amongst a team of dedicated project managers and principals.
- Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering design and construction plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and bid documents.
- Assist in stormwater management permitting.
- Assist in business development and proposal efforts.
- Conduct field and office QA/QC responsibilities.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required. Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering preferred. Associated earth sciences related to nature-based solutions a plus.
- Background or strong academic training in civil site design, surface water hydrology, open channel hydraulics, watershed management, and stormwater permitting.
- PE certification required.
10-15 years of relevant experience. - Highly motivated self-starter with a professional attitude.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise letters, memoranda, technical reports, proposals, and figures.
- Strong computer skills including a solid foundation in MS Office applications.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Project Wise, ArcGIS, and Micro Station experience a plus.
- Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred, such as: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, Hydro
CAD, Storm
CAD, Culvert Master, and SWMM. - Ability to travel locally and regionally.
The base salary for this position may range between $88,000 and $160,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, bonus eligibility, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.
About GZA:- Professional development and enrichment
- Exciting work environment
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and…
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