Drainage Design Manager

Ferrovial•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Ferrovial Construction - Webber 24 is seeking a Drainage Design Manager to support the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes Project in Nashville, Tennessee. The role leads the development and delivery of hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage designs for a major transportation infrastructure project, working within a multidisciplinary team. The manager oversees drainage studies and analyses, develops stormwater solutions, prepares technical reports and construction documents, coordinates with other disciplines, and manages drainage design schedules and deliverables. The position requires more than 10 years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience delivering drainage solutions for complex transportation projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and mentorship, guide drainage design teams, and ensure deliverables meet project, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain Tennessee registration.
10+ years of experience in transportation drainage design, including freeways, highways, and interchanges.
Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR) and leading drainage design teams.
Proficiency with OpenRoads, MicroStation, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, and ProjectWise.
Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and engineering design practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to quality, integrity, and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee drainage engineering deliverables, including studies, hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, design calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
Manage drainage design activities, including flood studies, stormwater management, and evaluation of engineering alternatives to develop practical and compliant solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
Coordinate with project management, clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery, schedules, and design integration.
Plan, prioritize, and monitor drainage design tasks and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Lead drainage teams and apply engineering best practices to manage flooding risk, stormwater management, and overall drainage design performance.