Senior Drainage Engineer | FLORIDA
Senior Drainage Engineer (PE)
The Opportunity
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to support transportation projects throughout Florida. This individual will play a key role in the planning, analysis, and design of stormwater systems for FDOT and local agency projects while serving as Engineer of Record on a variety of transportation assignments.This position offers the opportunity to work on major roadway and design-build projects across Florida while collaborating with experienced transportation and drainage professionals in a highly supportive environment.The Firm
- Well-established multidisciplinary firm with more than 100 years in business
- Nationally recognized organization with over 2,000 employees
- Strong Florida presence with six offices statewide
- Active FDOT work across multiple districts throughout Florida
- Established backlog of transportation, design-build, and continuing services projects
- Hybrid work schedule and flexible location options
- Profit sharing program
- Strong benefits package with low-cost family health coverage
- Four months of maternity leave and one month of paternity leave
- Collaborative culture with experienced leadership and strong mentorship
- Hands-on involvement from senior leaders and technical management
- Flat organizational structure with opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Commitment to work-life balance and long-term employee retention
- Strong emphasis on collaboration, diversity, and leadership development
- Continued growth fueled by a robust transportation project pipeline
Responsibilities
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for FDOT transportation projects
- Lead drainage design and stormwater management efforts for roadway and highway improvements
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, scour evaluations, and drainage studies
- Design drainage systems, ditches, stormwater facilities, and related infrastructure
- Prepare technical reports, permit packages, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Utilize HEC-RAS, ICPR, SWMM, and other industry software for modeling and analysis
- Conduct field investigations and coordinate with survey, roadway, and environmental teams
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 7+ years of drainage engineering experience supporting transportation projects
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record or signing and sealing drainage plans preferred
- Strong understanding of FDOT drainage design standards and permitting requirements
- Proficiency with HEC-RAS, ICPR, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and/or FDOT Connect
- Experience working with FDOT and other Florida transportation agencies
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
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