Lead Transportation Drainage Engineer (Hybrid)

Parametrix; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

ESOP

Bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental bonding leave

Job summary

Parametrix in Oregon is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to lead drainage and stormwater design for transportation projects across the Oregon/Idaho region. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and grow our drainage practice.

The role focuses on highways, transit corridors, and multimodal solutions, with a hybrid work schedule based in Portland, Bend, Eugene, or Boise. PE license preferred; strong hydrology and hydraulics background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with drainage design for roadway projects.
• PE license preferred in Oregon or Idaho or eligible via reciprocity.
• Strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater systems.
• Experience producing drainage reports and construction documents for transportation projects.
• Familiarity with ODOT/ITD standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and stormwater design for transportation projects.
• Design storm drain systems, culverts, detention, and conveyance systems.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including watershed assessments and pipe sizing.
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with roadway, structural, environmental, and other teams to integrate drainage solutions.
• Apply transportation design standards from DOTs and local agencies.
• Provide QA/QC for drainage-related deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with transportation clients and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Hydrology

Hydraulic analysis

Drainage design

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

StormCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Parametrix in Oregon is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to lead drainage and stormwater design for transportation projects across the Oregon/Idaho region. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and grow our drainage practice.

The role focuses on highways, transit corridors, and multimodal solutions, with a hybrid work schedule based in Portland, Bend, Eugene, or Boise. PE license preferred; strong hydrology and hydraulics background required.