Remote Drainage Design Engineer – Transportation

DeKalb Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

GPI is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer to join our transportation and infrastructure team in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and design of roadway drainage systems, bridges, and stormwater management for public and private sector projects.

The candidate should have 4+ years of drainage/hydraulic design experience, a PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months, and strong hydrology/hydraulics knowledge. Proficiency in HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and related software is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Biological and Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of drainage and hydraulic design experience (transportation preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics principles.
• Proficiency with drainage and design software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, HydroCAD, StormCAD, MicroStation/OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway, bridge, and site development projects.
• Design hydraulic structures and prepare Bridge Survey Reports and Culvert Survey Reports.
• Perform floodplain analysis and prepare SFC/CLOMR/LOMR packages.
• Design stormwater management and drainage systems including: Closed drainage systems, cross-pipes and open channels, 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.
• Support permit applications with permit drawings and Stormwater Management Plans.
• Assist with construction phase services, including shop drawing review and field support.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to quality control efforts.

Skills

Hydrology and hydraulics knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration/multi-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

HydroCAD

StormCAD

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

GPI is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer to join our transportation and infrastructure team in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and design of roadway drainage systems, bridges, and stormwater management for public and private sector projects.

The candidate should have 4+ years of drainage/hydraulic design experience, a PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months, and strong hydrology/hydraulics knowledge. Proficiency in HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and related software is required.