Lead Engineer, Water Resources

Job overview

The Lead Engineer, Water Resources role is onsite in New Lenox, IL, with compensation of $107,350–$180,600 per year. HR Green works on infrastructure solutions intended to help communities grow and thrive. The role provides technical leadership for water resources and civil infrastructure projects, including stream restoration and flood control. It guides engineering analysis, design, permitting, and construction coordination while integrating ecological restoration with practical infrastructure needs and mentoring project staff.

What you'll do

• Lead and perform technical work on water resources and civil infrastructure projects
• serve as a subject matter expert on stream restoration, flood control, earthwork, grading, bridge and culvert replacement, and utility infrastructure
• develop integrated ecological and civil design solutions
• provide expertise on storm sewer and water main design
• guide analysis, design, and problem-solving from planning through construction
• develop and review calculations, reports, plans, and specifications
• support permitting and regulatory coordination
• provide technical direction
• collaborate with ecologists and multidisciplinary teams
• support QA/QC
• resolve technical challenges
• mentor engineers
• communicate technical recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead engineer

water resources

civil infrastructure

stream restoration

flood control

ecological design

professional engineer

new lenox il

hr green

$107,350–$180,600 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership opportunities, performance-based bonus, 401(k) with immediate employer-match vesting, medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, professional development, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer days.

Why this role

Technical leadership role focused on ecological design and restoration without an expectation of business development or owning client relationships.

About the employer

HR Green is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.