Drainage Design Engineer

Target Engineering Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance

Wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Community events

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer to apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles to plan, analyze, and design drainage infrastructure for transportation projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior engineers to develop cost-effective stormwater management solutions that meet federal, state, and local standards.

You will perform drainage analyses, prepare calculations, develop plans and reports, and support regulatory compliance, with increasing ownership of

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil/structural engineering is required.
• 4–10 years of transportation drainage experience, preferably with TxDOT projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or in progress.
• Proficiency with Microstation ORD, AutoCAD and Civil3D is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review drainage design plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and technical reports for transportation projects such as roadways, bridges and culvert drainage systems.
• Apply applicable drainage design standards and agency guidelines for accuracy, compliance and constructability.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, sizing of storm sewers and culverts, drainage modeling, cost estimates and quantity takeoffs.
• Use industry-standard hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software to evaluate drainage performance and develop stormwater management solutions.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, environmental and other multidisciplinary teams, clients and reviewing agencies to integrate drainage requirements.
• Provide QA/QC reviews and technical support during plan development, agency reviews and field inquiries.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering knowledge

Drainage design

Hydrology & hydraulics

PE license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microstation ORD

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Drainage Design Engineer, you will apply hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles to the planning, analysis, and design of drainage infrastructure for transportation and roadway improvement projects. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to the development of innovative and cost-effective stormwater management solutions, including storm sewer systems, culverts, open channels, detention and retention facilities, roadway drainage networks, and hydraulic structures.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Drainage Design Engineer, you will apply hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles to the planning, analysis, and design of drainage infrastructure for transportation and roadway improvement projects. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to the development of innovative and cost-effective stormwater management solutions, including storm sewer systems, culverts, open channels, detention and retention facilities, roadway drainage networks, and hydraulic structures.
In this role, you will perform drainage analyses, prepare engineering calculations, develop construction plans and technical reports, and support the evaluation of flood risks, watershed impacts, and regulatory compliance requirements. You will utilize industry-standard design software and modeling tools to assess system performance and ensure designs meet applicable federal, state, and local transportation agency standards, drainage criteria, and environmental regulations.
As your experience grows, you will take increasing ownership of project deliverables, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, assist in resolving complex engineering challenges, and contribute to project planning and execution efforts. This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen technical expertise, develop sound engineering judgment, and build a successful career in transportation drainage design while delivering infrastructure solutions that enhance public safety, mobility, and system resilience.

What You'll Do

• Prepareandreviewdrainagedesignplans,hydrologicandhydrauliccalculations,andtechnicalreportsfortransportationprojects,includingroadway,bridge,andculvertdrainagesystems.


• Applyapplicabledrainagedesignstandards,criteria,andagencyguidelinestoensureaccuracy,compliance,andconstructabilityinstormwaterandroadwaydrainagedesigns.


• Performhydrologicandhydraulicanalyses,stormsewerandculvertsizing,drainagemodeling,costestimates,andquantitytakeoffsforassignedtransportationdrainageprojects.


• Utilize industry-standardhydrologicandhydraulicmodelingsoftwaretoevaluatedrainagesystemperformance,assessfloodrisk,anddevelopeffectivestormwatermanagementsolutions.


• Support coordinationwithroadway,structural,environmental,andothermultidisciplinaryteams,aswellasclientsandreviewingagencies,tointegratedrainagerequirementsintooverallprojectdesign.


• Assist withqualityassurancereviews,addressdrainage-relateddesigncomments,andprovidetechnicalsupportduringplandevelopment,agencyreviews,andconstruction-relatedfieldinquiries.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering.


• 4-10 years of transportation drainage experience with TxDOT projects.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license.


• Proficiency in Microstation ORD, AutoCad, and Civil3D software.


• Proposal writing/marketing experience is a plus.


• This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.


• While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

Get To Know Us

What Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.


• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.


• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.


• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.


• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You'll Love Consor

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

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Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

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