Drainage Engineer

STV • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects in its Austin, Texas office. The role is suited to a drainage professional with 6 to 12 years of experience who wants to expand technical design capabilities, contribute to complex projects, take on increasing ownership, mentor others, and build toward a Design Task Lead role. The engineer will work on drainage analysis and design for transportation projects supporting TxDOT, toll authorities, counties, and municipal agencies, gaining experience in drainage, stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and regulatory coordination.

The role is part of a growing Texas team at a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure firm. STV describes a collaborative environment that supports technical excellence, professional development, mentorship, and meaningful project work intended to strengthen communities. The compensation range is $130,962.60 to $149,671.54.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas.
• 6 to 12 years of experience in drainage design; transportation infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design, drainage systems, culvert design, erosion and sediment control, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and Low Impact Development (LID) strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in hydrology and hydraulic analysis using some of the following software: OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities (DU), HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, StormCAD, and SWMM tools.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and ArcGIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports and support high-quality engineering deliverables in multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Edwards Aquifer Rules compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage engineering design for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, highway, bridge, and rail improvements.
• Prepare stormwater management and drainage designs, culvert calculations, hydraulic structure designs, BMPs, LID features, and erosion and sediment control plans under senior engineers’ guidance.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic analyses to support design decisions, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with stormwater permitting, erosion and sediment control approvals, and environmental regulatory coordination.
• Prepare technical and drainage reports, stormwater and design documentation, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, rail, and environmental teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior technical staff.
• Support quality reviews and QA/QC by checking calculations, reports, plans, and permit documentation for completeness and consistency.
• Attend project meetings with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies as part of the project team.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level