Drainage Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Tampa office is seeking a Civil Engineer familiar with FDOT design criteria and 4+ years of experience to join their Roadway Drainage team! This is not a remote position. This is an exciting opportunity to support our growing Roadway Drainage practice by working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team environment for a variety of public and private clients.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
• Experience with ORD, ArcGIS, StormWise (ICPR), SWMM, HEC-RAS, GeoHECRAS, and other related hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude, self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the potential/desire to lead a practice and manage clients and a team

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FDOT design standards, criteria and guidance, local Water Management Districts, and relevant FDOT drainage design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drainage design documentation, plans production, and permitting for a wide range of roadway design projects including turn lanes, intersection and safety improvements, roundabouts, roadway reconstruction, and limited access facilities.
• Perform analysis and design for preliminary engineering studies, flood studies, pond siting, base clearance, spread, storm sewer systems, floodplain compensation sites, pond sites, outfall structures, ditch conveyance, and bridge hydraulics.
• Perform due diligence tasks including site visits and desktop research.
• Technical writing in the form of memorandums, studies, and drainage design documentation reports for client and regulatory submittals.
• Develop supporting exhibits and compile calculations and documentation in support of the drainage design.
• Perform 3D drainage design and analysis utilizing ORD Drainage and Utilities, corridor modeling for ditches, and plans production.
• Provide post-design assistance including responding to contractor requests for additional information and design revisions.
• Assist with marketing pursuits including due diligence and write-ups specific to the drainage characteristics and design approach for potential projects, and participation in interviews and presentations.
• Assist with developing drainage design scopes of work and associated fee estimates, and participation in negotiations with clients.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Work closely and collaboratively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed