Atwell Group

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Water Resources Project Engineer

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Last seen
Aug 5, 2026

About the role

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

  • Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
  • Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
  • Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
  • Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

What You'll Be Doing:

As an experienced Project Engineer, you will work on a variety of water resources and civil engineering projects, including land development, stormwater management, and utility-scale solar projects. This person will actively participate in the growth of our firm.

Technical Proficiency:

  • Demonstrate technical excellence in water resources engineering principles and practices.
  • Possess expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, surface water management, stormwater design, drainage studies, floodplain analysis, and related water resources projects.

Project Lifecycle Management:

  • Support projects from initial planning and analysis through design, permitting, and construction.
  • Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, hydraulic/hydrology analyses, design documents, and specifications while coordinating project development efforts.

Permitting and Regulatory Coordination::

• Support regulatory permitting efforts and prepare documentation including drainage reports, feasibility studies, master plans, and FEMA CLOMR/LOMR submittals. Coordinate with various agencies and jurisdictions to help streamline approvals and maintain project schedules.

Client Relationship and Company Growth:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project partners, and internal teams.
  • Contribute to the growth of the water resources practice through high-quality project delivery, technical expertise, and support of business development efforts.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET Accredited University
  • PE Licensure Required
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, or similar software required.

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Pay Range

$85,000 — $110,000 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

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Pay

Pay Range $85,000 — $110,000 USD