Drainage Design Engineer

XL FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION US CORP.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Cutting-edge design tools (e.g., Copil

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support a major transportation project in Nashville, TN. You will develop hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage designs within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the successful delivery of complex drainage schemes.

The role requires 5–10 years in transportation drainage with proficiency in OpenRoads, MicroStation, and hydraulic modeling tools; PE is preferred or TN registration forthcoming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in transportation drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain Tennessee registration.
• Experience designing drainage systems for highways, interchanges, and major transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage analyses, calculations, models, reports, plans, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Design highway drainage systems, including storm sewer networks, culverts, channels, detention facilities, outfalls, and stormwater management measures.
• Evaluate flooding conditions, drainage impacts, design alternatives, and opportunities for practical design optimization.
• Review drainage calculations, models, plans, quantities, and technical deliverables prepared by consultants, subconsultants, and junior engineers.
• Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, structural, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and construction disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance to EITs, designers, and CAD staff while supporting quality-control reviews.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or 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.
• Utilize cutting‑edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Job Overview

Ferrovial is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support the I‑24 Southeast Choice Lanes Project in Nashville, Tennessee. The selected candidate will develop hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage designs for a major transportation infrastructure project while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage analyses, calculations, models, reports, plans, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Design highway drainage systems, including storm sewer networks, culverts, channels, detention facilities, outfalls, and stormwater management measures.
• Evaluate flooding conditions, drainage impacts, design alternatives, and opportunities for practical design optimization.
• Review drainage calculations, models, plans, quantities, and technical deliverables prepared by consultants, subconsultants, and junior engineers.
• Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, structural, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and construction disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance to EITs, designers, and CAD staff while supporting quality‑control reviews and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare quantity estimates and support constructability, cost, and procurement evaluations related to drainage design.
• Track assigned drainage activities and support the timely delivery of design packages and project submittals.
• Participate in coordination meetings, site visits, and field observations when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in transportation drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain Tennessee registration.
• Experience designing drainage systems for highways, interchanges, and major transportation projects.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads, MicroStation, StormCAD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, HY‑8, ProjectWise, and similar engineering software.
• Strong understanding of drainage design standards, construction documents, and engineering practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced Design‑Build environment.

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!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

#WeAreFerrovial

Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. #WeAreFerrovial Seize the challenge. Move the world together.