Senior Drainage Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks a Senior Drainage Engineer in Orlando, FL to support our Transportation design practice. The role offers hybrid work options and opportunities to lead drainage analyses, develop plans and reports, and mentor staff.

You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver high‑quality projects for FDOT and other agencies. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of FDOT drainage experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and a Florida PE (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s in water resources a plus.
• 7+ years of FDOT drainage/water resources design experience.
• Florida PE license preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months after hire.
• Experience with FDOT drainage design criteria and permit requirements.
• Experience with ICPR, ASAD, SUDA, MicroStation, Geopak, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, Civil3D, CADD, ORD, GIS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer-of-Record, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager on Transportation projects as applicable.
• Perform and collaborate on drainage analyses with other staff.
• Prepare drainage plans, reports, quantities, costs, and specifications.
• QC reviews of design documents and plans.
• Coordinate across disciplines and manage client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Project management

Team collaboration

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in water resources (plus)

Tools

ICPR

ASAD

SUDA

MicroStation

Geopak

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

Civil3D

CADD

ORD

GIS

Job description

Senior Drainage Engineer

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer with strong organizational and technical skills to support our growing Transportation design practice. This position will be based in our Orlando, FL office. This is an excellent career opportunity to join a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing transportation planning, design, and design-build services to the Florida Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies and authorities throughout the state of Florida. The successful candidate will have career advancement opportunities, an excellent working environment, great work-life balance, and the chance to work on a variety of impactful projects with a collaborative and successful team of experienced engineers. We will consider hybrid opportunities for the right candidate.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer-of-Record, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager on Transportation projects, depending on project specifics
• Perform and collaborate on drainage analyses with other Drainage staff
• Prepare drainage plans, reports, construction quantities, cost estimates and specifications for transportation projects
• Perform QC reviews of design documentation and plans prepared by internal staff and other consultants
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with other professionals and subconsultants to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and on schedule
• Oversee project design activities, supervise production efforts, and mentor less-experienced engineers
• Meet and build strong working relationships with clients and permitting agencies
• Prepare marketing materials, and serve as Drainage Lead during project pursuit presentations
• Perform other management, marketing, and professional networking activities

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master's degree in a water resources field is a plus)
• 7+ years of relevant FDOT drainage/water resources design experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, or the ability to acquire it within 6 months after hire
• Experience with FDOT drainage design criteria, standards, and procedures
• Experience with permitting requirements of Florida Water Management Districts, FDEP, and USACOE
• Experience with ICPR, ASAD, SUDA, MicroStation, Geopak, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, Civil3D, CADD, ORD, GIS, or similar software.
• The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Be a self-motivated professional who is accountable to meeting individual and project goals

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.