Drainage Design Manager

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 209,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction – Webber 24 is seeking a Drainage Design Manager to support the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes Project in Nashville, Tennessee. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage designs for a major transportation infrastructure project, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include managing drainage studies, coordinating with disciplines, mentoring engineers and CAD staff, and ensuring schedules and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license with ability to obtain Tennessee registration.
• 10+ years of transportation drainage design experience.
• Experience as Engineer of Record and leading drainage design teams.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads, MicroStation, and hydraulic/hydrologic software.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of drainage deliverables: studies, hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, design calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Manage flood studies and stormwater management to compliant solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers, CAD staff.
• Coordinate with management, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan and monitor drainage design tasks to meet schedules and contractual requirements.
• Lead drainage teams in flood risk and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

ProjectWise

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence:Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Ferrovial Construction – Webber 24 is seeking a Drainage Design Manager to support the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes Project in Nashville, Tennessee. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage designs for a major transportation infrastructure project, working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing drainage studies and analyses, developing stormwater solutions, preparing technical reports and construction documents, coordinating with other disciplines, and overseeing drainage design schedules and deliverables.

We are looking for candidates with over 10 years of experience who demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience delivering drainage solutions for complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and oversee the development of drainage engineering deliverables, including studies, hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, design calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Manage drainage design activities, including flood studies, stormwater management, and evaluation of engineering alternatives to develop practical and compliant solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Coordinate with project management, clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery, schedules, and design integration.
• Plan, prioritize, and monitor drainage design tasks and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead drainage teams and apply engineering best practices to manage flooding risk, stormwater management, and overall drainage design performance.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain Tennessee registration.
• 10+ years of experience in transportation drainage design, including freeways, highways, and interchanges.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR) and leading drainage design teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard drainage design software, including OpenRoads, MicroStation, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, and ProjectWise.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and engineering design practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, integrity, and professional ethics.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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