Drainage Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Drainage Leader to drive transportation drainage projects across Florida with FDOT expertise. You will guide teams, mentor engineers, and oversee hydraulic analyses and permitting to deliver resilient infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and client relationship development to grow the transportation practice in the state.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in transportation drainage projects in Florida.
• FDOT D5, D2, D3 experience; Turnpike experience preferred.
• Urban and large-scale drainage experience and local government project exposure.
• Experience obtaining stormwater permits with SJRWMD/SFWMD/SWFWD/FDEP/NWFLWMD.
• Proficiency in pond siting and bridge hydraulic reports preferred.
• Knowledge of ICPR and HEC-RAS useful.
• Direct experience with MicroStation ORD Drainage and GeoPAK Drainage.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory or consulting services across drainage projects.
• Assess practices to ensure sustainable performance of complex engineering work.
• Lead drainage teams and mentor staff on technical issues.
• Develop project plans, risk mitigation, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the practice in key functions and conferences.

Skills

Drainage design

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Driver's License

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

MicroStation ORD Drainage

GeoPAK Drainage

Job description

Ready to make a lasting impact on Florida's transportation infrastructure?

GAI Consultants is looking for an experienced Senior Drainage Leader to lead high-profile transportation drainage projects across the state. With your expertise in FDOT drainage design, stormwater management, permitting, and hydraulic analysis, you'll help deliver innovative solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and resilience for communities throughout Florida.

This role goes beyond project execution. As a senior technical leader, you'll guide talented drainage teams, provide mentorship and technical oversight, foster strong client relationships, and help shape strategic initiatives that support the continued growth of our transportation practice.

If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges while developing future industry leaders, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Key attributes and experience should include:

• 20 years+ of experience working in Transportation drainage projects with the Florida Department of Transportation across the State. Experience with FDOT D5, D2, D3, and the Turnpike is preferred.
• Urban drainage and large-scale limited access drainage experience is desired.
• Experience with local government clients on transportation and/or trail projects
• Experience in obtaining stormwater permits with SJRWMD, SFWMD, SWFWMD, FDEP, and/or NWFLWMD.
• Proficiency in Pond Siting and Bridge Hydraulic reports is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICPR, HEC-RAS is preferred.
• Direct experience in MicroStation ORD Drainage and/or GeoPAK Drainage is preferred.
• Experience in managing a drainage team and staff is preferred.

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
• Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the practice.
• Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
• Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
• Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

• Leads an entire project of critical importance.
• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
• Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
• Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
• Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Qualifications

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.