Water Resources Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead and manage a variety of impactful water resources projects, including stormwater management, natural channel design, floodplain studies, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, drive project success from concept through completion, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development efforts. This position offers the chance to help shape resilient infrastructure solutions while collaborating with a talented, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving communities.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources discipline from inception to completion.
- Design a variety of water resources engineering projects, including natural channel design, green infrastructure, detention projects, culvert design, and IDOT highway storm sewer systems.
- Perform hydrology and hydraulic modeling and analysis
- Conduct floodplain and drainage studies
- Prepare reports on engineering analyses and model results
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to determine stormwater requirements and facilitate permit approvals
- Pursue new opportunities through business development efforts
- Lead and mentor junior staff on engineering projects.
- Maintain and enhance relationships with clients.
What You’ll Need:
- BS in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering
- 10 or more years experience in engineering field
- Professional Engineering License
Nice To Haves: (optional; not all jobs will have this separate list)
- Experience with H&H modeling software required. Software may include EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-HMS, and Hydraflow Hydrographs.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS preferred
- Experience with IDOT regulations preferred
- Experience designing and managing projects in the water resources engineering field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with clients
- Strong team player that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously
- Willingness to participate in business development activities
- Passion for water resources and stormwater management
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Illinois Pay Transparency
$91,000—$149,000 USD
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.