Drainage Design Lead — Stormwater & Hydraulics

Oregonite; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth & development

Work-life balance

Wellness benefits

Life insurance & retirement

Community events

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Drainage Engineering Designer to lead the development and coordination of complex transportation drainage design projects, applying advanced hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and delivering constructible designs from preliminary engineering through final plan production.

You will mentor junior designers, review technical work for accuracy, and ensure schedules, budgets, and deliverables meet safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• 2+ years of Texas transportation drainage design experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with MicroStation & OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and production of detailed drainage design plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for transportation projects, including storm sewer systems, culverts, detention and retention facilities, open channels, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
• Perform advanced hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using industry-standard software and engineering practices to evaluate drainage systems, assess flood risks, and develop solutions that meet regulatory, client, and project requirements.
• Coordinate drainage design activities with roadway, structural, traffic, utility, environmental, and municipal stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and engineering staff by reviewing calculations, plans, and technical deliverables; offering guidance on design standards; and supporting professional development efforts.
• Support project engineers and project managers with quality assurance and quality control reviews, scope and schedule management, client coordination, and the resolution of complex drainage design challenges throughout project development and construction support phases.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydraulic analysis

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Consor is seeking a Drainage Engineering Designer to lead the development and coordination of complex transportation drainage design projects, applying advanced hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and delivering constructible designs from preliminary engineering through final plan production.

You will mentor junior designers, review technical work for accuracy, and ensure schedules, budgets, and deliverables meet safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction goals.