Civil Engineer - Roadway Drainage

Kimley-Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their dynamic Surface Water team in Orlando. This role involves supporting roadway and water resources practices while working on diverse projects such as hydrologic modeling, flood studies, and green infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of engineering design experience, a Professional Engineering license, and proficiency in various engineering software tools. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes employee growth and client success, and enjoy a supportive work environment with exceptional benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Childcare Resources

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience required.
• P.E. License or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway and water resources practices for various clients.
• Prepare hydraulic studies, drainage maps, and design documents.

Skills

Engineering Design

Hydraulic Modeling

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

Microstation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

HydroCAD

SWMM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Surface Water team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Support our growing Roadway and water resources practices and work with multi-disciplinary teams for a variety of existing and new public clients.
• Work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including roadway projects (new alignment and widening), pedestrian improvement projects, surface water management studies, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analysis and design, flood studies, bridge hydraulics, and green infrastructure planning and design.
• Prepare Hydraulic/Hydrology studies, drainage area maps, storm sewer networks, pipe profiles, drainage descriptions, stormwater management facilities/BMPs, drainage reports, design documents, and design plans and specifications for roadway water resources projects.
• Technical writing in the form of memorandums, feasibility studies, regulatory submittals (including CLOMR/LOMR submittals to FEMA), and master plans.
• Assist with developing scopes of work and associated budgets.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Collaborate closely with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Experience with Microstation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HydroCAD, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, and other related hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and roadway design software.
• Experience working on projects reviewed and approved by the state's DOT including application of the state's DOT Drainage Manual and 2016 Road & Bridge Standards desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the potential/desire to lead a practice and manage clients and a team.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.