Water Resources Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
The Opportunity
RS&H is currently seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our team in either our St. Charles or Chicago, IL office.
We are looking for someone with the following experience:
- Watershed delineation and determination of hydrological parameters
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Stormwater drainage analysis and design
- Experience using ICPR, SWMMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, SRH-2D, and ArcGIS products
- Plan production utilizing OpenRoads Designer, SUDA, and/or Civil 3D
- Prior experience with IDOT projects
- Preparation of Contract Plans, Specifications, Estimates, and Permit Applications
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program and minimum seven years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Be a licensed Professional Engineer.
- Possess additional certifications like a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or have completed advanced training in SRH-2D
- Be knowledgeable of applicable federal, state and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
- Be proficient in production software, construction document production, and the preparation of engineering reports.
- Have experience working on parts of major projects or multiple moderate-size projects and providing technical guidance to junior-level staff, including reviewing others' work for technical accuracy.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, team members, and other key stakeholders.
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.
Hiring Salary Range: ($106,960 - $171,181) - for this location. The final agreed upon compensation is commensurate with experience relative to the position and/or primary work location.
Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.