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Stanley Consultants

Senior Drainage Engineer / Drainage Lead

Stanley Consultants, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Stanley Consultants is an award‑winning and industry‑leading global consulting engineering firm with over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors. We are dedicated to client experience and solving the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world.

Job Title:

Senior Drainage Engineer / Drainage Lead Location:

Chicago, IL Job Type:

Hybrid, Onsite (Full‑time)

This role is an exciting opportunity to lead and provide technical guidance on Stanley’s transportation projects, mentor junior staff, engage in professional organizations and technical committees, and help foster collaboration and growth within our Chicago office.

What You Will Be Doing

Serve as the drainage and stormwater technical lead on major transportation and infrastructure projects, overseeing all aspects of design and coordination

Provide technical guidance and oversight for drainage and stormwater design, including preparation and review of calculations, models, plans, specifications, and details

Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for stormwater management systems, including drainage systems, detention facilities, culverts, and related infrastructure

Utilize hydraulics and hydrology modeling software to analyze and evaluate impacts of proposed improvements

Design, analyze, and review grading plans, flow calculations, detention pond sizing, storm sewer capacities, and other civil site design elements

Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations

Train and/or mentor junior staff

Represent the company at public meetings, conferences, interviews, and industry events

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university

Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Minimum 12 years of experience in roadway stormwater drainage design

Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway drainage design requirements, policies, and procedures

Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive drainage plans, including plans, profiles, detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, estimates, and all necessary documentation

Proven experience using drainage design and hydraulics/hydrology modeling software, including Open Roads Designer & StormCAD, PondPack, HY‑8, HEC‑RAS, XPSWMM, and other industry‑standard tools

Working knowledge of Bentley Systems roadway design software used to prepare engineering and design documents including Open Roads and Open Roads Designer (ORD)

Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and lead teams to successfully complete tasks and projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with alternative delivery projects

Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility Eligible positions offer a hybrid schedule of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and a flexible Friday that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles may also offer a compressed workweek, with a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off.

What We Offer

Member‑owned culture that aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward

Strong work‑life balance and generous paid time off, including PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave

Comprehensive health portfolio: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources

Financial benefits: life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, company stock ownership, 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions

Professional growth opportunities: tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Stanley Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee. Employees with access to compensation information may only disclose pay under specific regulatory or lawful circumstances.

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