Florida Drainage Engineer: Transportation & Stormwater Lead

GAI Consultants Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; 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 plan, analyze, design, and deliver drainage and stormwater projects across Florida, supporting roadway, municipal, and civil infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of drainage experience, a deep understanding of Florida drainage criteria and permitting, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Active Florida PE license or ability to obtain via reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• 5+ years of drainage engineering experience supporting transportation or municipal projects.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT Drainage Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Florida stormwater regulations, and water management district permitting.
• Experience preparing drainage reports and hydraulic/hydrologic calculations.
• Proficiency with ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, GeoHECRAS, MicroStation, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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 with FDOT, SJRWMD, SFWMD, and local municipalities.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with FDOT standards and Florida regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and quality control efforts.

Skills

Drainage engineering

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

FDOT standards

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HY-8

GeoHECRAS

ICPR

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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 plan, analyze, design, and deliver drainage and stormwater projects across Florida, supporting roadway, municipal, and civil infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of drainage experience, a deep understanding of Florida drainage criteria and permitting, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative,