Drainage Engineering Designer
About The Position
As a Drainage Engineering Designer, you will lead development and coordination of complex transportation drainage design projects, applying technical expertise in stormwater management, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, culvert and bridge hydraulics, roadway drainage systems, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure. You will evaluate design alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and develop cost-effective solutions that meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will work with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver constructible designs from preliminary engineering through final plan production and construction support. The role includes mentoring junior designers, reviewing technical work for accuracy and quality, and helping ensure project schedules, budgets, and deliverables are achieved, with attention to safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
- At least 2 years of Texas transportation drainage design experience.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and production of detailed drainage design plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for transportation projects, including storm sewer systems, culverts, detention and retention facilities, open channels, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
- Perform advanced hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using industry-standard software and engineering practices to evaluate drainage systems, assess flood risks, and develop solutions that meet regulatory, client, and project requirements.
- Coordinate drainage design activities with roadway, structural, traffic, utility, environmental, and municipal stakeholders.
- Mentor junior designers and engineering staff by reviewing calculations, plans, and technical deliverables, providing guidance on design standards, and supporting professional development.
- Support project engineers and project managers with quality assurance and quality control reviews, scope and schedule management, client coordination, and resolution of complex drainage design challenges during project development and construction support.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, a major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
- Flexible work schedules and paid parental leave.
- Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees, based on role responsibilities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program and fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Quarterly social events and paid group volunteering events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
