Florida Drainage Engineer: Transportation & Stormwater Lead

GAI Consultants Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to join our Transportation and Infrastructure team.

You will lead drainage analyses, design stormwater systems, and prepare comprehensive reports for roadway and municipal projects across Florida. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of drainage experience, knowledge of FDOT criteria, and proficiency with HEC-RAS, HY-8, GeoHECRAS, and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Active Florida PE license, or reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform drainage engineering analyses and design for transportation, municipal, and land development projects.
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Design stormwater management systems, culverts, retention/detention facilities, conveyance systems, and roadway drainage infrastructure.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with project managers, roadway engineers, environmental specialists, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare permit applications and support agency coordination efforts with: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Local municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Ensure project deliverables comply with FDOT standards, Florida regulations, and client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineering staff.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and quality control efforts.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydraulic modeling

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HY-8

GeoHECRAS

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ICPR

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to join our Transportation and Infrastructure team.

You will lead drainage analyses, design stormwater systems, and prepare comprehensive reports for roadway and municipal projects across Florida. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of drainage experience, knowledge of FDOT criteria, and proficiency with HEC-RAS, HY-8, GeoHECRAS, and Civil 3D.