Drainage Engineer, Land Development

TranSystems Corporation; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Drainage Engineer to join their Clearwater team. In this hybrid role, you will design and analyze stormwater systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with a diverse project team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable water management solutions in a dynamic work environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of civil engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take the next step in your career today!

Benefits

Access to company vehicle

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) company match

Competitive vacation accrual

Parental & caregiver leave

Employer paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• Proficiency in stormwater modeling software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze stormwater management systems for land development.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Principles

Technical Communication

Organizational Skills

Stormwater Management Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Engineering Intern (EI) certification

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Drainage Engineer, Land Development to join our growing Clearwater, FL team. Additional office locations include Tampa, FL. This is a hybrid role.

The Water Resources / Drainage Engineer is responsible for designing, modeling, and analyzing stormwater and other water resource systems for a variety of land development projects. This position involves utilizing hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling software, performing technical analyses, and collaborating with project teams to develop effective and sustainable water management solutions. This person ensures designs comply with regulatory requirements while supporting project timelines and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

1. Stormwater Management Design:
   Develop stormwater management designs, including detention/retention systems, drainage networks, and floodplain analyses. Prepare and analyze designs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
2. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling:
   Utilize H&H modeling software such as ICPR, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or similar tools to develop stormwater models. Perform floodplain studies, watershed analyses, and stormwater calculations. Analyze and interpret model outputs to inform design decisions.
3. Plan Production and Documentation:
   Prepare technical reports, calculations, and construction plans to document design processes and support permit applications. Ensure all deliverables are accurate, thorough, and meet project requirements.
4. Collaboration and Coordination:
   Work closely with civil engineers, project managers, and clients to integrate water resource designs into overall land development projects. Respond to client inquiries and regulatory agency comments related to water resource designs.
5. Quality Assurance and Support:
   Review designs and models for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. Provide technical support during construction, including field observations and addressing construction-related concerns.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Engineering Intern (EI) certification (required).
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing stormwater models using software such as ICPR, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or similar H&H tools.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles and their application to stormwater design.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D CAD software, or a desire to learn.
• Project Management experience, or a desire to develop project management skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or the ability to obtain it within six months.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal water resource regulations.
• Familiarity with upcoming state regulations related to across-the-board Nutrient Load Reduction requirements.
• Experience in preparing technical reports and permitting documentation.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to travel.

Featured Benefits:

• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 to $106,000. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law.

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background.