Drainage Group Leader

Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC is looking for an experienced Drainage Group Leader to manage multiple projects and lead a team in Orlando. The ideal candidate should have 10-20 years of engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and a PE license.

This role involves business development and mentoring junior staff while ensuring high-quality outputs. The company emphasizes continuous learning and professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 10 – 20 years of progressively complex post-registration engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities while producing at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Lead marketing efforts for the drainage discipline.
• Mentor and develop future leaders in the drainage group.

Skills

Proficiency in drainage concepts and software (HY-8, ICPR, ORD-SUDA, HEC-RAS)

Excellent verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership qualities

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Drainage Group Leader to join our Drainage team. The ideal candidate could work from our Orlando office. As a key technical leader, you will oversee multiple projects, direct internal resources, and ensure high-quality deliverables across all drainage-related tasks. In addition, you will take an active role in business development, contributing to the preparation of Letters of Response and technical proposals, and helping shape the strategic growth of the drainage discipline within the firm. This position offers opportunities for growth, continuous learning, and career advancement within a team-driven, mission-focused firm

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate proficiency in drainage concepts and software (HY-8, ICPR, ORD-SUDA, HEC-RAS)
• Lead marketing efforts for the drainage discipline (preparation of Letter of Response and other Technical Proposals)
• Direct drainage group resources to produce a quality product
• Proficient in drainage plans production and technical writing
• Complete peer reviews, backchecking calculations, and completing tasks from start to finish
• Provide quality control reviews when necessary
• Ability to lead internal training programs
• Assist in the strategy planning and growth of the PGA drainage group
• Requires no technical supervision
• Directs and mentors engineer interns, designers, and technicians in completing drainage tasks, providing frequent peer reviews on their work
• Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectations
• Perform field reviews as required

Group Leader responsibilities and expectations

• Direct and manage resources of the group
• Track and encourages training and development of the group
• Mentor discipline staff and develop future leaders
• Identify recruiting needs and participate in acquiring new hires
• Cultivate the PGA culture
• Industry engagement to promote PGA reputation where appropriate
• Lead and/or guide project management marketing efforts where appropriate
• Reports to Directors/Executive Leadership on the performance of the group

What You’ll Need

• 10 – 20 years of progressively more complex post-registration engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent from an ABET Accredited University, majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with a variety of clients
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Must be able to effectively prioritize and assign work and meet deadlines
• Excellent ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner and concurrently at the direction of PGA’s Leadership Team
• Demonstrate leadership qualities in all aspects while continuing to produce at a high level
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activities
• Skill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.