Drainage Engineer

Luxus; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

TLP Engineering Consultants in Tampa is seeking a Civil Engineer – Drainage / Stormwater Engineer to design innovative solutions for transportation and municipal projects. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth.

Ideal candidates will have experience in drainage engineering, hydrologic analyses, and strong communication skills. The firm provides a platform for impactful infrastructure projects across Florida.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater engineering.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality technical work.
• Knowledge of Florida drainage standards and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drainage and stormwater engineering solutions.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of drainage systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project design execution.

Skills

Drainage engineering

Stormwater management

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

EPA SWMM

Job description

Civil Engineer – Drainage / Stormwater Engineer

Company Name: TLP Engineering Consultants
Location: Tampa, FL
Project Focus: Transportation Infrastructure, Municipal Engineering, Land Development, Stormwater Management
Work Setting: Full-Time | Collaborative Engineering Environment
Salary: $90,000 – $155,000+ (Based on Experience, Licensure & Business Development Capabilities)
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is an opportunity to engineer resilient infrastructure and shape the future of communities across Florida through innovative drainage and stormwater solutions. As a Civil Engineer specializing in drainage, you will play a key role in delivering technically complex projects that support transportation networks, municipal systems, and land development initiatives. Your expertise will influence project outcomes from initial analysis through design, permitting, and construction.

The firm offers a collaborative environment where technical excellence, professional growth, and client impact are equally valued. Whether your passion is advanced design, project leadership, mentoring engineers, or expanding client relationships, this role provides a platform to grow your career while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drainage and stormwater engineering solutions for transportation, municipal, and land development projects
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to evaluate drainage systems and stormwater performance
• Develop drainage reports, calculations, construction documents, specifications, and technical plans
• Engineer storm sewer systems, culverts, detention/retention facilities, and erosion control measures
• Apply industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate project design and execution
• Support project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineering staff
• Contribute to proposal development, client engagement, and business development efforts as experience and interest allow
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, technical standards, and project delivery strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater engineering
• Experience supporting transportation, municipal, or land development projects
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles
• Understanding of Florida drainage standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality technical work

Software Experience

• OpenRoads Designer
• MicroStation
• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• ICPR
• EPA SWMM
• AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Florida PE through reciprocity
• Experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) drainage design standards
• Background in transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience with floodplain analysis and stormwater management permitting
• Experience supporting proposals, client relationships, or business development initiatives
• Project management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities
• Interest in combining technical expertise with client-facing opportunities