Drainage Engineer

Balfour Beatty Construction•Austin, TX

59d

About The Position

The Construction Engineer (Drainage Focus) is responsible for overseeing the design, planning, and construction of drainage systems on heavy civil and infrastructure projects. The Construction Engineer will coordinate closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and schedule goals are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
2+ years of experience in construction engineering with a focus on drainage, stormwater, or heavy civil projects.
Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

Manage the construction and installation of drainage systems, including storm sewers, culverts, detention basins, channels, and erosion control structures.
Support the development and review of design drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs related to drainage work.
Conduct field inspections to verify proper installation of drainage systems in accordance with design and regulatory requirements.
Apply knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management practices to solve field issues.
Ensure proper grading, slope stabilization, and erosion/sediment control.
Collaborate with project teams, clients, inspectors, and agencies to ensure drainage systems meet regulatory standards and project requirements.
Support subcontractor coordination for drainage scope, including scheduling, materials, and quality control.
Track quantities, costs, and progress for drainage-related work.
Prepare daily reports, logs, and documentation to support compliance and project record-keeping.