Senior Drainage Engineer

AQRA International; Miami, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Mentorship from senior leadership

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AQRA International's Fort Lauderdale office is seeking a Transportation Drainage Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in transportation drainage and water resources. You will design open and closed drainage systems for roadway projects and support FDOT and municipal programs.

This hybrid, full-time role offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, opportunities to grow the local drainage practice, and mentoring from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years of experience in transportation drainage or water resources.
• Experience with roadway drainage design and analysis.
• Knowledge of open and closed drainage systems.
• Experience with stormwater management design.
• Proficiency in discipline-specific design software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of open and closed drainage systems for transportation projects.
• Design and analysis of stormwater management facilities.
• Develop drainage solutions and infrastructure improvements for roadway projects.
• Support roadway widening, resurfacing, and rehabilitation (3R) projects.
• Provide drainage design for intersection improvements and Complete Streets projects.
• Support FDOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Prepare technical calculations, plans, and design documentation.
• Coordinate drainage design with roadway, traffic, CEI, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work closely with project managers, senior engineers, and water resources specialists.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Discipline-specific design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — typically 1–2 days remote per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Drainage Engineer to join its growing Fort Lauderdale office.

This is a growth-driven position created to expand the firm's local transportation drainage and water resources capabilities across South Florida. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform hands-on drainage design while working alongside experienced roadway, traffic, CEI, and water resources professionals.

The team is looking to bring more transportation drainage work directly into the Fort Lauderdale office, creating an opportunity for an engineer to play an important role in the continued growth of the local practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of open and closed drainage systems for transportation projects
• Design and analysis of stormwater management facilities
• Develop drainage solutions and infrastructure improvements for roadway projects
• Support roadway widening, resurfacing, and rehabilitation (3R) projects
• Provide drainage design for intersection improvements and Complete Streets projects
• Support FDOT and municipal transportation projects
• Prepare technical calculations, plans, and design documentation
• Coordinate drainage design with roadway, traffic, CEI, and other engineering disciplines
• Work closely with project managers, senior engineers, and water resources specialists
• Assist with drainage retrofits and improvements for existing transportation infrastructure

Project Experience

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of FDOT and municipal transportation projects, including:

• Roadway widening
• Resurfacing and rehabilitation (3R)
• Intersection improvements
• Complete Streets initiatives
• Stormwater management
• Drainage system improvements and retrofits

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• 5–10 years of experience in the specialized discipline
• Experience in transportation drainage and/or water resources engineering
• Experience with roadway drainage design and analysis
• Knowledge of open and closed drainage systems
• Experience with stormwater management design
• Proficiency in discipline-specific design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FDOT and/or municipal transportation projects
• EIT/FE or PE certification
• Experience coordinating drainage design with roadway, traffic, CEI, and water resources teams

What the Firm Offers

• Hybrid work schedule, typically 1–2 days working from home each week
• Opportunity to join a growing South Florida transportation team
• Ability to help expand local transportation drainage and water resources capabilities
• Exposure to a diverse range of FDOT and municipal projects
• Collaborative multidisciplinary work environment
• Direct access to senior leadership and technical experts
• Mentorship from experienced project managers and drainage specialists
• Regular collaboration with an established Water Resources team
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and long-term career development
• Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skills, and professional certifications

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a team that is actively investing in its Fort Lauderdale office and expanding its local drainage capabilities. Rather than simply stepping into an existing position, the successful engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the transportation drainage practice and take on increasing responsibility as the local workload expands.