Senior Drainage Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior drainage engineer to lead design for transportation projects across road, rail, bridges and highways. You will drive hydrology analyses, oversee stormwater systems, and coordinate with environmental and regulatory teams.

The role requires a PE license (CA/OR/WA preferred) with 13–18 years of drainage experience, and practical knowledge of HEC-RAS, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS. You’ll mentor staff and deliver high-quality reports and QA/QC reviews.

Qualifications

• 13–18 years of progressive experience in drainage design for transportation projects.
• A PE license (WA/OR/CA preferred) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proven hydrology and hydraulic analysis with listed software.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design for transportation infrastructure including roads, rail, bridges.
• Oversee stormwater systems, culverts, BMPs, and LID features.
• Perform hydrology/hydraulic analyses to support decisions and compliance.
• Coordinate permitting, regulatory coordination, and stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and QA/QC reviews of drainage deliverables.
• Mentor and develop early-career drainage engineers and staff.

Skills

Drainage Design

Hydrology And Hydraulic Analysis

Stormwater Management Design

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

Hydrocalc

XPSWMM

StormCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Job description

• Lead drainage engineering design for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, rail, bridge, and highway improvements.
• Oversee the design of stormwater management systems, drainage systems, culverts, hydraulic structures, Best Management Practices (BMPs), Low Impact Development (LID) features, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Perform and review hydrology and hydraulic analyses to support design decisions, regulatory compliance, and resilient project delivery.
• Support and manage stormwater permitting, erosion and sediment control approvals, and environmental regulatory coordination.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drainage reports, stormwater documentation, design documentation, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates with a strong focus on clarity, accuracy, and quality.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts with roadway, structural, rail, and environmental teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, quality reviews, and QA/QC support for drainage deliverables, including report writing, calculations, plans, and permit documentation.
• Support client interactions and help strengthen relationships with public-sector agencies, stakeholders, and teaming partners.
• Mentor and develop early-career drainage engineers and technical staff, supporting team growth and capability development.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies, bringing confidence and technical expertise to every interaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 13-18 years of progressive experience in drainage design, preferably supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, Oregon, or California (preferred), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in hydrology and hydraulic analysis using some of the following software packages: HEC-RAS, Hydrocalc, XPSWMM, StormCAD, WSPG, WNT-55, LAR04, and ORD Storm Module.
• Experience with stormwater management design, drainage systems, and culvert design.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control design, permitting, and regulatory coordination.
• Knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMPs), Low Impact Development (LID) strategies, and stormwater quality design.
• Experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical report writing skills, including drainage documentation and QA/QC review of engineering deliverables.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D; OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drainage engineering design for transportation infrastructure, including stormwater management, hydrology, and hydraulic analysis. Proficient in technical report writing and regulatory compliance, with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Drainage Engineering Design
• Hydrology And Hydraulic Analysis
• Stormwater Management Design
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Technical Report Writing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drainage Design
• Hydraulic Structures
• Erosion And Sediment Control Design
• Culvert Design
• Stormwater Quality Design
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Low Impact Development (LID)
• Regulatory Compliance
• QA/QC Review
• Technical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Infrastructure
• Stormwater Permitting
• Environmental Regulatory Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Design Efforts
• Project Delivery

Tools & Technologies

• HEC-RAS
• Hydrocalc
• XPSWMM
• StormCAD
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• OpenRoads Designer
• ArcGIS