Drainage Engineer - Transportation

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra invites a Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on drainage and water resources design for FDOT and municipal projects, including stormwater systems and conveyance infrastructure.

We seek 4–6+ years of related experience, a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET program, and a Florida PE license or a plan to obtain within six months. Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage design for FDOT roadway projects and municipal transportation work.
• Develop drainage concepts and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Prepare drainage calculations, reports, and design plans per FDOT criteria.
• Assist in coordinating with FDOT, local agencies, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs; perform QA/QC of drainage plans and documents.

Skills

Drainage design

Water resources engineering

Coordination with agencies

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Florida PE license or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Stormwise (ICPR)

HEC-RAS

HY-8

BMPTRAINs

Job description

Ardurra is looking to hire a Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Orlando, FL!

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm providing comprehensive solutions to public and private sector clients. We leverage technical expertise, integrated project delivery, and local market knowledge to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions throughout Florida.

Ardurra's Orlando/Oviedo transportation team delivers drainage and water resources engineering for FDOT and municipal roadway improvements throughout Florida. Our work includes corridor reconstruction, intersection enhancements, and stormwater management system design including retention/detention facilities and conveyance infrastructure.

Primary Function:

The Drainage Engineer supports and performs design engineering for drainage and water resources engineering on FDOT and municipal transportation projects. Responsible for contributing to the planning, analysis, and design of drainage systems in accordance with FDOT standards and Florida Water Management District permitting requirements.

Primary Duties:

• Support drainage design for FDOT roadway and transportation projects throughout Central Florida.
• Develop drainage concepts and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater management systems.
• Prepare drainage calculations, reports, design plans, and technical specifications in accordance with the FDOT Drainage Manual and applicable design criteria.
• Design storm sewer systems, stormwater ponds, exfiltration systems, and roadway drainage infrastructure under direction of senior staff.
• Coordinate with FDOT, local agencies, and internal teams throughout project development.
• Assist in preparing and supporting permit applications to Water Management Districts and other regulatory agencies.
• Utilize Bentley products, including OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation, for drainage modeling and plan production.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers and EITs.
• Perform quality control checks of drainage plans, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Support proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimates for new opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
• 4-6+ years of drainage and water resources engineering experience.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.
• Experience with Stormwise (ICPR), HEC-RAS, HY-8, BMPTRAINs or related hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FDOT Drainage Manual and Florida stormwater permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute to project delivery within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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