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Senior Water Main Design Engineer

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-04 → 2026-09-25

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

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