Civil Engineer - Drainage

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented drainage engineer to lead design efforts on municipal and DOT projects. This role involves developing innovative drainage design approaches, managing technical documentation, and providing guidance to junior engineers. With a focus on stormwater management and floodplain analysis, you will play a crucial role in addressing historical flooding issues and improving roadway infrastructure. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects that enhance community resilience and environmental sustainability. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drainage design experience required.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage design approaches for various projects.
• Provide design for stormwater management and floodplain analysis.

Skills

Drainage Design

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ORD Drainage

C3D Drainage

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HY8

ArcGIS

Job description

• Registration: Professional Engineer (PE)
• Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
• Develop the drainage design approaches and manage development of the drainage design associated with task work orders resolving historical flooding, municipal general civil projects and roadway improvement projects.
• Provide design on projects involving stormwater management, floodplain analysis & compensation, stormwater conveyance, bridge hydraulics & scour evaluations, watershed modeling (1D & 2D) and environmental permitting.
• Develop drainage design documentation reports and technical memorandums.
• Act as the primary drainage Engineer for municipal and various DOT projects.
• Able to provide guidance and technical oversight to engineering interns and CADD technicians.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited civil or environmental engineering program.
• PE registration in the State of Kentucky, or ability to be registered with reciprocity.
• 5+ years of related drainage design experience.
• Proven project capture and delivery with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; any experience with ORD Drainage, C3D drainage, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY8, ArcGIS is a plus.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, including the capability to learn virtual collaboration tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.