Drainage Engineer - PE
About The Position
A transportation and civil engineering consulting firm is seeking a Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to join its growing Tampa-area team. The role supports transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida, including FDOT roadway, bridge, and highway improvements. The engineer develops drainage and stormwater designs, conducts hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, prepares project documentation and permits, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies, and contributes to project planning and quality control. The role also includes mentoring junior staff and participating in client and business development activities as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum 5 years of drainage engineering experience related to transportation projects.
- Demonstrated experience working on FDOT projects.
- Strong knowledge of the FDOT Plans Preparation Manual (PPM), FDOT Drainage Manual, FDOT Design Standards, and stormwater management and water quality requirements.
- Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
- Proficiency with GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads Drainage.
- Proficiency with ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, PondPack, or equivalent modeling software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- 8 or more years of FDOT drainage design experience.
- Experience with FDOT District Seven (Tampa) projects.
- Design-Build project experience.
- Project management responsibilities on transportation projects.
- Existing relationships with FDOT District personnel and local municipalities.
- Experience mentoring engineering staff and leading drainage task teams.
- Experience with stormwater collection systems, cross drains and culverts, pond design and stormwater treatment facilities, floodplain analysis, drainage reports and documentation, water quality calculations, erosion and sediment control plans, and transportation corridor drainage improvements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare drainage and stormwater management designs for transportation projects.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using FDOT-approved methodologies.
- Design and prepare drainage plans, drainage reports, permit applications, and supporting calculations.
- Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, bridge, traffic, environmental, and utility engineering disciplines.
- Prepare and review project deliverables in accordance with FDOT standards and client requirements.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control efforts.
- Interface with FDOT District personnel, Water Management Districts, municipalities, and other regulatory agencies.
- Support drainage-related permitting, including ERP applications and agency coordination.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
