Roadway/Drainage Engineer

Australia-Employment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture

Strong Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Immediate Growth Potential

Strong Leadership Capabilities

Fantastic Retirement Benefits

Yearly Bonuses

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Roadway/Drainage Engineer in Houston, TX to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater drainage, floodplain studies, and roadway drainage within public infrastructure projects.

The role requires 5+ years in hydrology and hydraulics, a Civil Engineering degree, and preferably a PE license. Proficiency in HEC-RAS/HMS, SWMM, XP-SWMM, ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential. Competitive benefits and growth potential offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hydrology & hydraulics experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred or achievable soon.
• Proficient in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XP-SWMM, ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with stormwater design, floodplain mapping and regulatory compliance.
• Familiar with FEMA floodplain regulations and DOT standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for drainage systems and floodplain analyses.
• Develop drainage reports, stormwater management plans and flood impact analyses.
• Design stormwater conveyance systems including detention basins and culverts.
• Use ArcGIS Pro, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XP-SWMM, and AutoCAD Civil 3D for analysis.
• Conduct floodplain mapping, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Collaborate with agencies, regulators and clients for approvals.
• Prepare and review reports, plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Support proposals, budgets and schedules; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydrology & Hydraulics

PE license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Eng

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

XP-SWMM

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Roadway/Drainage Engineer

$80000 - $160000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Expertly delivers engineering and management solutions in all aspects of public infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Houston area!

Why join us?

• Great Company Culture
• Strong Benefits
• Flexible Schedule
• Immediate Growth Potential
• Strong Leadership Capabilities
• Fantastic Retirement Benefits
• Yearly Bonuses

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater drainage systems, floodplain analysis, and roadway drainage.
• Develop drainage reports, stormwater management plans, and flood impact analyses for transportation and other public infrastructure projects.
• Design stormwater conveyance systems, detention basins, culverts, channels, and levees in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XP-SWMM, and AutoCAD Civil 3D for hydraulic and hydrologic analysis.
• Conduct floodplain mapping, risk assessments, and mitigation planning using FEMA and NFIP guidelines.
• Collaborate with public agencies, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure project compliance and approvals.
• Prepare and review technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support senior project managers in developing proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in hydrology & hydraulics engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or, if you've got the experience, then the ability to obtain in the near future).
• Strong proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and XP-SWMM.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with stormwater drainage design, floodplain mapping, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of FEMA floodplain regulations, DOT drainage design standards, and municipal stormwater policies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and ability to work in a team environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.