Senior Water Main Design Engineer
Core
Senior engineer leading water main and lead service line replacement designs for Chicago's Capital Improvement Program, managing prioritization, design delivery, and construction coordination.
Role type
Senior IC water main design engineer (municipal infrastructure)
Builds
Water main replacement designs, lead service line replacement (LSLR) plans, contract documents, and construction coordination packages
Domain
Municipal water utility infrastructure / Civil engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
water main design, lead service line replacement (LSLR) design, large diameter pipe design (>16"), cost estimating, contract preparation, construction coordination, regulatory compliance (Illinois/Chicago codes), design review and quality control, team mentoring
Preferred skills
civil/environmental/water resources engineering degree, managing multi-disciplined teams, public speaking, project financial management, water quality regulations expertise
Technologies
CAD, design software, municipal utility design tools
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation and signing of water main and LSLR design drawings; Support special projects and preparation of contract/bidding documents; Coordinate with construction teams to address conflicts; Perform quality control of design documents and construction submittals; Mentor entry to mid-level engineers; Lead coordination meetings with client stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team mentoring responsibilities