Drainage Engineer | Orlando, FL

LVI Associates; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Orlando, FL is seeking a licensed Drainage Project Engineer (PE) to lead drainage design for FDOT and municipal transportation projects. The role focuses on owning complex stormwater solutions and coordinating with roadway, structural, utilities, and environmental teams.

The ideal candidate has a Florida PE, 5+ years of drainage design experience, and proficiency with OpenRoads Drainage, ICPR, HY-8, PondPack or similar tools; strong communication and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Florida PE license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of drainage design experience.
• Experience working on FDOT transportation projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design and stormwater management for transportation projects.
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, permitting packages, and construction plans.
• Coordinate with roadway, traffic, structures, utilities, and environmental teams.
• Support FDOT and local agency clients throughout project development and delivery.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard software.
• Assist with project management, client coordination, and technical review.
• Mentor junior engineers and EIs within the drainage group.

Skills

Drainage design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Drainage

ICPR

HY-8

PondPack

Job description

Are you a licensed Drainage Engineer looking to work on some of Florida's most impactful transportation projects while enjoying the flexibility and culture of a growing employee-focused firm?

We're partnering with a highly respected Florida transportation engineering consultancy seeking a Drainage Project Engineer (PE) to support and lead drainage design efforts across FDOT and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Central Florida.

This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of complex drainage and stormwater design work while collaborating with transportation leaders on major roadway, interstate, and multimodal improvements throughout the state.

Location

Orlando, Florida

What You'll Do

• Lead drainage design and stormwater management efforts for transportation projects
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, permitting packages, and construction plans
• Coordinate with roadway, traffic, structures, utilities, and environmental teams
• Support FDOT and local agency clients throughout project development and delivery
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard software
• Assist with project management, client coordination, and technical review
• Mentor junior engineers and EIs within the drainage group

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of drainage design experience
• Experience working on FDOT transportation projects
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Drainage, ICPR, HY-8, PondPack, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of Florida drainage criteria and permitting processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing Florida transportation firm with a strong reputation across the state
• Work directly with senior transportation leaders who have held positions with top national consultancies and FDOT
• Strong backlog of FDOT and municipal work throughout Central Florida and beyond
• Exposure to major interstate, roadway, and multimodal improvement projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that prioritizes quality and flexibility
• Career growth opportunities without the bureaucracy of a large national corporation
• Hybrid flexibility and a leadership team that genuinely values work-life balance

Representative Project Experience

• Interstate and express lane improvement programs
• FDOT district-wide continuing services contracts
• Major roadway widening and reconstruction projects
• Transit and multimodal corridor improvements
• Municipal stormwater and transportation infrastructure enhancements

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact on Florida's transportation network, lead challenging drainage designs, and grow within a firm that's continuing to expand, we'd love to start a conversation.