Drainage Project Engineer — Water Resources & TxDOT (TX)

Volkert Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Drainage Project Engineer for the Southwest Region, supporting Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, and Tyler, TX. The role requires 4+ years in drainage/water resources with TxDOT experience.

The candidate will design and analyze stormwater systems, work with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, GIS, and related tools, and mentor junior engineers across multiple TX offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE licensure preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for project plans and reports.
• Design stormwater, drainage, soil erosion, and sediment control systems with engineering software.
• Develop hydrologic/hydraulic models for transportation projects.
• Prepare and review project plans, schedules, quantities, and costs.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
• Supervise design activities and mentor junior staff.

Skills

TxDOT experience

Data analysis

Leadership / mentoring

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred or in 6 months

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

StormCAD

ICPR

HEC-RAS

GIS

SUDA

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Drainage Project Engineer for the Southwest Region, supporting Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, and Tyler, TX. The role requires 4+ years in drainage/water resources with TxDOT experience.

The candidate will design and analyze stormwater systems, work with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, GIS, and related tools, and mentor junior engineers across multiple TX offices.