Drainage & Hydraulics Designer for Transit Projects

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. seeks a Drainage Designer to join our transportation and infrastructure team. The role focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage system design, and collaboration across disciplines on transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will work on stream crossing, drainage design, and erosion control, contributing to reports, plans, and permit documentation while supporting project delivery and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Biological and Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• 0–4 years of drainage and hydraulic design experience (transportation preferred).
• EI or EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulics principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway, bridge, and site development projects.
• Design and analyze hydraulic structures and assist in preparing Bridge Survey Reports and Culvert Survey Reports.
• Perform floodplain analysis and support SFC/CLOMR/LOMR package preparation.
• Design stormwater management and drainage systems including: Closed drainage systems, cross-pipes and open channels.
• Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, construction drawings, and technical memoranda.
• Design erosion and sediment control plans and prepare supporting documents and calculations.
• Apply state NCDOT, municipal, and regulatory design criteria and standards.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, utilities and environmental design teams and assist in preparing deliverables.
• Support permit applications with permit drawings and Stormwater Management Plans.
• Assist with construction phase services, including shop drawing review and field support.
• Contribute to quality control efforts (as experience level allows).

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Biological & Agricultural Engineering

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

HydroCAD

StormCAD

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. seeks a Drainage Designer to join our transportation and infrastructure team. The role focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage system design, and collaboration across disciplines on transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will work on stream crossing, drainage design, and erosion control, contributing to reports, plans, and permit documentation while supporting project delivery and quality control.