Drainage Design Engineer

Ferrovial•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Ferrovial is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes Project in Nashville, Tennessee. The role develops hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage designs for a major transportation infrastructure project as part of a multidisciplinary team. The engineer performs drainage analyses and hydraulic modeling, prepares plans and technical documentation, supports design optimization, and coordinates drainage solutions with project stakeholders and other design disciplines. The position is suited to someone with 5–10 years of relevant experience who can independently deliver engineering assignments and contribute to a complex Design-Build project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in transportation drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management.
Experience designing drainage systems for highways, interchanges, and major transportation projects.
Proficiency with OpenRoads, MicroStation, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, ProjectWise, and similar engineering software.
Strong understanding of drainage design standards, construction documents, and engineering practices.
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced Design-Build environment.

Nice To Haves

PE license preferred or ability to obtain Tennessee registration.

Responsibilities

Develop hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage analyses, calculations, models, reports, plans, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
Design highway drainage systems, including storm sewer networks, culverts, channels, detention facilities, outfalls, and stormwater management measures.
Evaluate flooding conditions, drainage impacts, design alternatives, and opportunities for practical design optimization.
Review drainage calculations, models, plans, quantities, and technical deliverables prepared by consultants, subconsultants, and junior engineers.
Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, structural, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and construction disciplines.
Provide technical guidance to EITs, designers, and CAD staff while supporting quality-control reviews and compliance with project requirements.
Prepare quantity estimates and support constructability, cost, and procurement evaluations related to drainage design.
Track assigned drainage activities and support the timely delivery of design packages and project submittals.
Participate in coordination meetings, site visits, and field observations when required.