Senior Drainage Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Transportation Drainage Engineer to lead the design and delivery of drainage and stormwater systems for complex transportation infrastructure projects. This role will play a key part in ensuring technical excellence across roadway, highway, and transit-related projects, while supporting project delivery teams and mentoring junior staff.
Project Delivery & Technical Leadership
- Lead drainage design for transportation projects, including highways, roadways, and transit corridors
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for stormwater systems, culverts, storm sewers, and open channel flow
- Develop drainage reports, calculations, and construction plans in accordance with DOT and local agency requirements
- Ensure designs meet regulatory standards for stormwater management, erosion control, and water quality
Design & Analysis
- Utilize industry-standard tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MicroStation/OpenRoads, and/or Civil 3D to develop drainage solutions
- Design stormwater management systems including detention/retention basins, conveyance systems, and outfalls
- Coordinate utility impacts, roadway design integration, and environmental constraints
- Support floodplain analysis, permitting, and mitigation strategies
Project Coordination
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, structures, environmental, and planning groups
- Coordinate with DOTs, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
- Support project managers in scope development, budgeting, and scheduling
- Provide QA/QC review of drainage designs and technical deliverables
Mentorship & Team Support
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff in drainage design and analysis
- Provide technical guidance and promote best practices across project teams
- Contribute to internal standards and process improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 8-15+ years of experience in transportation drainage or water resources engineering
- Strong experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling for infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria and permitting requirements
- Proficiency in relevant design and modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MicroStation/OpenRoads, Civil 3D, etc.)
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