Drainage Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled drainage engineer to design and support transportation infrastructure projects across roadways, rails, bridges, and highways. You will prepare stormwater, drainage, culvert calculations and BMP/LID features under senior guidance.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree, 6–12 years of drainage experience, and a PE license (WA/OR/CA preferred or obtainable within 6 months). Proficiency with HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and CAD/3D tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 6–12 years of drainage design experience for transportation projects.
• PE license in Washington, Oregon, or California preferred or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, BMPs, and LID for stormwater design.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, StormCAD, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage engineering design for transportation projects (roadway, rail, bridge, highway).
• Prepare stormwater and drainage designs, culvert calculations, BMPs, and LID features; erosion and sediment control plans.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic analyses to support design decisions, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage reports, and engineer’s cost estimates with accuracy.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and attend project meetings with clients and regulators.
• Support QA/QC by checking calculations, reports, and permit documentation for consistency.

Skills

Strong Written Communication

Strong Verbal Communication

Collaboration In Multidisciplinary Te

Education

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

Hydrocalc

XPSWMM

StormCAD

WSPG

WNT-55

LAR04

ORD Storm Module

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

• Support drainage engineering design for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, rail, bridge, and highway improvements.
• Prepare stormwater management design, drainage design, culvert calculations, hydraulic structure design, Best Management Practices (BMPs), Low Impact Development (LID) features, and erosion and sediment control plans under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic analyses to support design decisions, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with stormwater permitting, erosion and sediment control approvals, and environmental regulatory coordination.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage reports, stormwater documentation, design documentation, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates with attention to accuracy, organization, and quality.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, rail, and environmental teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior technical staff.
• Support quality reviews and QA/QC efforts by checking calculations, reports, plans, and permit documentation for completeness and consistency.
• Attend project meetings with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies as part of the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-12 years of experience in drainage design, preferably supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, Oregon, or California (preferred), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design, drainage systems, culvert design, erosion and sediment control, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and Low Impact Development (LID) strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in hydrology and hydraulic analysis using some of the following software packages: HEC-RAS, Hydrocalc, XPSWMM, StormCAD, WSPG, WNT-55, LAR04, and ORD Storm Module.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D; OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports and support high-quality engineering deliverables in multidisciplinary teams.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drainage engineering design for transportation infrastructure projects, including stormwater management, hydrology, and hydraulic analysis. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and regulatory compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Drainage Design
• Hydrology And Hydraulic Analysis
• Stormwater Management Design
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• MicroStation And/or AutoCAD Civil 3D

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Culvert Design
• Erosion And Sediment Control
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Low Impact Development (LID)
• Technical Report Preparation
• Hydraulic Structure Design
• Stormwater Documentation
• Engineer’s Cost Estimates
• QA/QC Efforts
• Hydraulic Analysis Software

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Collaboration In Multidisciplinary Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License In Washington, Oregon, Or California

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Infrastructure Projects
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Regulatory Coordination
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Technical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• HEC-RAS
• Hydrocalc
• XPSWMM
• StormCAD
• WSPG
• WNT-55
• LAR04
• ORD Storm Module
• OpenRoads Designer
• ArcGIS