Drainage Engineer

ACCIONA; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will support the design and documentation of critical drainage systems for significant infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with project specifications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and familiarity with hydraulic modeling software while working within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• Previous experience on large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review drainage plans and reports for compliance.
• Coordinate drainage changes with construction.
• Monitor drainage submittals and anticipate risks.

Skills

Collaboration

Hydraulic modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

StormCad

HY-8

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

DRAINS

Microsoft Office Suite

Microstation

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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and key bridge refurbishments. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

The Drainage Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, coordination, and documentation of drainage systems across any of the three project’s segments under the supervision of the Drainage Design Coordinator. This role involves technical analysis, design documentation, coordination with construction, and collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and construction timelines.

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Review drainage plans and drainage reports prepared by the lead consultant to ensure compliance with contract requirements and provide additional value through optimizations.
• Review Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plans and post-construction storm water reports.
• Monitor monthly drainage submittals, schedule, quantities, and risks to satisfy contract, procurement, and construction requirements. Track any possible delays and propose mitigations.
• Become familiar with GDOT Standards for drainage structures and provide optimizations to facilitate construction of drainage elements.
• Support the integration of drainage design with other disciplines and construction activities to ensure consistency and avoid conflicts.
• Coordinate with construction all drainage changes required in the design plans and manage the resolution of drainage-related issues during execution (field changes).
• Support in the execution stage, assisting the project team to resolve nonconformities, RFIs with designers, and unexpected events during construction.
• Review and verify adequacy of temporary drainage in temporary traffic control plans
• Assist in the preparation of estimates, designs, and tender documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Review all comments received from third parties (IQF and GDOT mainly) and ensure that comments are addressed in the plans.
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree is preferred.
• E.I.T. or P.E. license preferred but not required
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as, StormCad, HY-8, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, or DRAINS is highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Microstation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
  
  

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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