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Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!\nSummary\nAt HR Green, we help communities grow and thrive through thoughtful infrastructure solutions. As our Water Resources team expands its focus on ecological design and restoration, we’re looking for a Water ResourcesEngineer to bring technical expertise and help shape complex, innovative solutions.\nIn this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert on projects ranging from large-scale flood control to stream restoration. You’ll collaborate closely with our in-house ecologists and multidisciplinary engineering teams to take a holistic approach to project challenges - integrating ecological restoration with the practical infrastructure needs of grading, utilities, storm sewer, and culvert and bridge improvements.\nThis is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, highly visible projects, help grow an evolving area of our practice, and contribute to work that advances the conversation within the industry. You’ll lead the technical work and guide project teams without the expectation of business development or owning client relationships. Strong communication skills and the ability to share ideas and communicate technical concepts with clients are a plus, but direct client management is not a core responsibility.\nWhy This Role Stands Out\nHelp shape the future of our Water Resources practice as we expand our focus on ecological design and restoration\nWork on complex, high-impact stream restoration projects that go beyond traditional flood mitigation\nTake a holistic approach to projects, combining ecological restoration with grading, utilities, storm sewer, and culvert and bridge improvements\nCollaborate closely with in-house ecologists and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop solutions that balance infrastructure, environmental, and community needs\nSolve challenging, highly visible technical problems and contribute to innovative work that may be shared at industry conferences\nServe as a technical leader and subject matter expert without the expectation of business development or sales responsibilities\nMentor engineers and help build technical expertise as this area of our practice continues to grow\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead and perform complex technical work for water resources and civil infrastructure projects\nServe as a technical subject matter expert on projects involving stream restoration, large-scale flood control, heavy earthwork, grading, bridge and culvert replacement, and utility infrastructure\nHelp develop practical, innovative solutions that integrate ecological restoration with civil and infrastructure design\nProvide technical expertise related to large-diameter storm sewer and water main design\nGuide technical project approach, engineering analysis, design, and problem-solving from planning through construction\nDevelop and review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and other technical deliverables\nSupport project planning, permitting, and regulatory coordination, including preparing and obtaining permits with agencies such as IDOT and the Illinois EPA\nProvide technical leadership and direction to project teams throughout design and construction\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including in-house ecologists, to coordinate technical solutions across project disciplines\nLead or support QA/QC processes and uphold design and quality standards\nHelp identify and resolve complex technical challenges\nMentor and guide engineers and project staff, supporting their technical growth and development\nCommunicate technical concepts and recommendations clearly with project teams and, when needed, clients and project stakeholders\nWhat We’re Looking For\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field\n+10 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources, land development, or related infrastructure design\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license required\nProficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including experience developing and working with corridor models for complex grading and linear infrastructure projects\nExperience with one or more of the following: stream restoration, ecological restoration, large-scale flood control, heavy earthwork, grading, bridge or culvert replacement, large-diameter storm sewer, water main infrastructure, or similar civil infrastructure projects\nStrong understanding of site and civil design principles, with the versatility to apply technical expertise across a range of project types\nExperience supporting projects involving public agencies and regulatory permitting, including IDOT and Illinois EPA requirements\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical work and provide engineering guidance to project teams\nStrong technical judgment and problem-solving skills\nExperience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers\nStrong communication skills; experience communicating technical ideas directly with clients and stakeholders is a plus, but not required\nWhy HR Green?\nNot only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package, including:\nEmployee ownership opportunities\nPerformance-based bonus program\nTraditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate employer-match vesting\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nTuition reimbursement and professional development support\nPaid parental leave\nTwo paid volunteer days each year\nFlexible career paths and advancement opportunities\nA collaborative culture that values technical excellence, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth\nVisit our website for detailed Total Rewards information.\nCompensation Range\n$107,350.00 - 180,600.00\nThe expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. 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