Senior Engineer, Drainage
About The Position
We are looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer in our Salt Lake City, UT office. This role will lead stormwater design for bid-build and design-build projects, including roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, and closed-system analysis. The engineer will utilize industry-standard tools to develop drainage layouts and design improvements, manage technical reports, cost estimates, and permitting coordination. Additionally, this position will act as a technical lead, training and guiding junior engineers and technicians, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary support staff to ensure project quality and timely delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in civil or environmental engineering
- 10+ years of dedicated stormwater design experience
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah and/or Colorado (or possess the ability to obtain reciprocity within 12 months)
- Proficient in MicroStation ORD and GEOPAK Drainage
- Ability to distill complex engineering concepts into clear drawings, technical documents, and verbal presentations for clients and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 2D modeling (SRH-2D, SMS) and ArcGIS
- Familiarity with UDOT or CDOT standards
- Familiarity with the FEMA LOMR/CLOMA processes
Responsibilities
- Lead stormwater design for bid‑build and design‑build projects, including roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, and closed‑system analysis.
- Utilize industry‑standard tools such as HEC‑RAS, HY‑8, GEOPAK Drainage, and MicroStation ORD to develop drainage layouts and design improvements.
- Manage technical reports, cost estimates, and the permitting coordination required by regional stormwater agencies.
- Act as a technical lead, training and guiding junior engineers and technicians to maintain our high standard of excellence.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary support staff and reviewers to ensure every project is high-quality, and delivered on schedule.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
