Drainage Engineer

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.; Pensacola, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates (KCA) is seeking a Drainage Engineer to assist with the design and analysis of stormwater systems for roadway and infrastructure projects in Florida. You will gain hands-on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering under close supervision.

You will help senior engineers with modeling, drainage calculations, and preparing construction plans and reports, using industry-standard tools such as ICPR, HY-8, GEOPAK Drainage, and OpenRoads Designer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• EI license is preferred but not required.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage calculations.
• Support the design of storm sewer systems, culverts, and erosion control measures.
• Help prepare construction plans, profiles, and technical reports to DOT and local standards.
• Use drainage/design software such as ICPR, HY-8, GEOPAK Drainage, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Gain exposure to floodplain management and drainage solutions for transportation projects.
• Follow detailed instructions and increase independence over time.
• Work primarily under administrative supervision with tasks tied to specific objectives.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Drainage design

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

EI license (preferred)

Tools

ICPR

HY-8

GEOPAK Drainage

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

As a Drainage Engineer, you will support senior engineers in the design and analysis of stormwater systems for roadway and infrastructure projects. This role provides hands‑on experience with transportation‑related drainage design while building a strong foundation in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering under close supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage calculations
• Support the design of storm sewer systems, culverts, and erosion control measures
• Help prepare construction plans, profiles, and technical reports in accordance with DOT and local agency standards
• Use drainage and design software such as ICPR, HY-8, GEOPAK Drainage, and OpenRoads Designer
• Gain exposure to floodplain management and drainage solutions for transportation projects
• Follow detailed instructions and work toward increasing independence and technical confidence over time
• Work primarily under administrative supervision with tasks assigned based on specific objectives

Qualifications:

• At least 2-6 years of Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required
• EI (Preferred but not required)
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for KCA

• KCA is a 50-year-old industry leader with 400+ employees in 12 design offices in 4 states
• Voted Best Places to Work and a Top Family Friendly Workplace
• Career development and advancement potential
• Great benefits package – medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) matching
• Terrific company culture that values well-being, rewards hard work and supports a balanced approach to life and work.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching, Retirement Plan
• Health insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Vision insurance
• Disability Insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program
• Competitive paid time off, Parental leave
• Referral program

About KCA

KCA is a minority‑owned multidisciplinary engineering firm that has served the transportation industry for 50 years. KCA has steadily transformed from a three-person firm into an organization consistently listed on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Engineering Firms nationwide. Our firm has more than 400+ employees. We offer the stability and opportunities of a large firm, but when you join us you are not just a number, you are part of the family.

When you join Kisinger Campo & Associates (KCA) you will be working with talented, energetic people that enjoy what they do and have fun doing it. We work on a variety of transportation projects for state and local government clients in Florida and the Southeast including state DOTs, tolling authorities, counties, and cities. We are proud to have won local, state, and national awards for our innovation and problem solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.