Bloom Companies, LLC
DRAINAGE/WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER
Bloom Companies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Summary
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Location: Chicago, IL
The Bloom family has developed a mentor‑mentee culture that allows us to share our experiences with one another, and in return, we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table, even if it’s something other than what we have listed here. This position requires someone who is a team player who can assist with the pursuit process, communicate effectively, and work well with clients. Bloom Companies is seeking a Drainage / Water Resources Engineer to join our Illinois Transportation team. We are looking for a highly motivated, technically capable engineer who can develop relationships and eventually build their own team of dedicated stormwater professionals. Candidates will lead drainage studies, stormwater design, and plan production teams to successfully deliver state‑wide transportation infrastructure projects. Candidates should have experience working on transportation projects in Illinois, preferably for IDOT and the Illinois Tollway, with direct involvement in stormwater components such as storm sewer, detention/retention basins, culverts, roadside ditches, and stormwater quality best management practices (BMPs).
Bloom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Pay Range: $110,000 to $140,000
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and drafters
Interact and coordinate effectively with team members, subconsultants, clients, and other outside agencies
Assist in the development of junior staff
Prepare design calculations and technical reports for drainage studies
Develop plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and other water resources projects
Assist with the preparation of proposals and contracts
Participate in quality control/quality assurance
Develop client relationships
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within six (6) months
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred but not required
8+ years of progressive experience in drainage studies and water resources design for transportation infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway policies, standards and procedures
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Bentley products (Microstation/GEOPAK/ORD, ProjectWise, StormCAD), Bluebeam Revu and Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling
Ability to work independently and take the initiative to perform tasks
Good decision‑making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
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Location: Chicago, IL
The Bloom family has developed a mentor‑mentee culture that allows us to share our experiences with one another, and in return, we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table, even if it’s something other than what we have listed here. This position requires someone who is a team player who can assist with the pursuit process, communicate effectively, and work well with clients. Bloom Companies is seeking a Drainage / Water Resources Engineer to join our Illinois Transportation team. We are looking for a highly motivated, technically capable engineer who can develop relationships and eventually build their own team of dedicated stormwater professionals. Candidates will lead drainage studies, stormwater design, and plan production teams to successfully deliver state‑wide transportation infrastructure projects. Candidates should have experience working on transportation projects in Illinois, preferably for IDOT and the Illinois Tollway, with direct involvement in stormwater components such as storm sewer, detention/retention basins, culverts, roadside ditches, and stormwater quality best management practices (BMPs).
Bloom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Pay Range: $110,000 to $140,000
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and drafters
Interact and coordinate effectively with team members, subconsultants, clients, and other outside agencies
Assist in the development of junior staff
Prepare design calculations and technical reports for drainage studies
Develop plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and other water resources projects
Assist with the preparation of proposals and contracts
Participate in quality control/quality assurance
Develop client relationships
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within six (6) months
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred but not required
8+ years of progressive experience in drainage studies and water resources design for transportation infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway policies, standards and procedures
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Bentley products (Microstation/GEOPAK/ORD, ProjectWise, StormCAD), Bluebeam Revu and Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling
Ability to work independently and take the initiative to perform tasks
Good decision‑making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
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