Greenprint Partners is seeking a civil engineer with 6-10 years of experience to join our green infrastructure engineering team. At Greenprint, we design and implement innovative, community-centered water and greening projects that deliver measurable environmental, social, and economic benefits. As a Project Manager, you’ll lead impactful green stormwater infrastructure projects in historically underserved communities, applying your technical expertise to create sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges. This position reports to our Engineering Manager, Alex Heidtke, PE. If you’re looking to advance your career while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects, we encourage you to apply.

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Job Description

This position will lead project teams in each of the following areas:

  • Concept planning and design

    • Conduct preliminary project site assessments, identify opportunities for green infrastructure and perform preliminary sizing calculations of potential BMPs

    • Incorporate community benefit priorities into designs

    • Support project development staff in presenting concept plans to site owners

    • Work with construction partners to develop preliminary construction cost estimates and project budgets

    • Conduct detailed BMP and supporting infrastructure sizing in accordance with permitting jurisdiction requirements 

  • Development of construction drawings and documents

    • Develop construction drawings and stormwater management reports in accordance with local permit requirements

    • Develop BMP Operation & Maintenance manuals

    • Submit construction drawings to permit agencies and obtain all necessary permits and approvals

    • Work with construction partners to maintain construction budgets and value engineer projects where necessary to meet project budget constraints

  • Construction management

    • Respond to contractor questions and field changes as necessary

    • Review contractor installed work for general compliance with specifications and design intent

    • Provide on-site training to the owner to explain how the BMP systems work and how they should be maintained.

Desired Experience and Characteristics

  • 6-10 years of relevant professional experience

  • Ability to lead teams of differing skill sets and manage project budgets and schedules

  • A B.S. or M.S. from an ABET accredited institution

  • Licensed Professional Engineer

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CADD program

  • Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling is desirable, but not required

  • Excellent listening skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively both in person and when working remotely

  • Experience in the design or maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure is desirable, but not required

  • Commitment to the Greenprint mission of designing and delivering sustainable infrastructure that is shaped by the priorities of the communities it serves

  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

  • Willingness to travel domestically

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position will be based on qualifications and years of professional experience and ranges from $105,000–$115,000. In addition to base salary, all Greenprint staff participate in our annual discretionary profit sharing program.

Greenprint offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits; 401K plan with company contribution; flexible PTO; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; pre-tax transit benefits; and 12 company holidays.

This position will be based out of the Chicago Loop office where there is a hybrid work week and work hour flexibility. 

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