Senior Water Resources Engineer

*Company Overview*
GSG Consultants, Inc. (GSG) is an industry-leading Professional Design Firm providing Civil Engineering and Environmental Services to State, County, Municipal, and private clients. GSG maintains a staff of over 150 technical professionals delivering planning, design, and construction services for new infrastructure developments, expansions, and renovations throughout the Midwest. GSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Job Summary*
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Municipal / Water Resources Engineer to lead and manage municipal infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, and site development projects. This position offers the opportunity to oversee project delivery from planning and design through construction, while serving as a trusted advisor to municipal clients and mentoring junior staff.

*Responsibilities*

* Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, roadway, and site development projects.
* Develop engineering concepts, plans, specifications, and construction documents for public and private sector projects.
* Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and client expectations to ensure successful project execution.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software is highly desirable.
* Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, stormwater modeling, and watershed evaluations.
* Prepare and review drainage studies, watershed plans, stormwater management reports, floodplain analyses, and technical memoranda.
* Review private development stormwater and utility submissions for compliance with municipal, county, watershed, and regulatory agency requirements.
* Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility companies, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff and support professional development initiatives.
* Conduct project meetings, presentations, and client consultations.
* Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
* Oversee construction-phase services, including shop drawing review, RFI responses, site observations, and field inspections as needed.
* Conduct site investigations and field evaluations to gather information necessary for project planning and design.
* Utilize engineering software and industry-standard tools to perform analysis, design, and document preparation.
* Other duties as assigned.

*Requirements*

* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
* Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois required
* Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, water resources, stormwater management, or related civil engineering disciplines.
* Strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, and stormwater management.
* Experience managing municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
* Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring staff.
* Thorough understanding of municipal, county, state, and watershed regulations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong client-facing experience.
* Experience with land development projects is desirable.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience with stormwater modeling software such as HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ICPR, or similar platforms.
* Familiarity with GIS applications and mapping software preferred.
* Knowledge of Illinois municipal permitting and regulatory processes is a plus.
* Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person