Senior Drainage Engineer

Horrocks; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

Disability insurance

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Drainage Engineer in Reno, NV, to lead drainage design and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects. The role involves coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal teams, delivering plans and reports on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 8–15+ years of hydraulics experience, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects locally or in workshare with other offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• 8–15+ years of professional hydraulics design experience including roadway drainage and flood control facilities.
• Experience with erosion control and water control facilities.
• Experience with DOT and local agency design procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of roadway and regional flood control facilities.
• Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination.
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources.
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations.
• Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to complete projects.
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydraulic analysis

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-1

HEC-2

HEC-RAS

Job description

Compensation

$130,000 - $180,000 / year

Department

Transportation

Location

Reno, NV

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Drainage Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Drainage Transportation Team and be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients’ needs, while also solving their problems. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Design and analysis of roadway and regional flood control facilities
• Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations
• Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• 8 – 15+ years of professional hydraulics design experience including:
• Design of roadway drainage and flood control facilities
• Design of erosion control and water control facilities
• Experience and relationships with transportation and flood control agencies are highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of drainage engineering
• Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic software, including HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, etc.
• Experience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standards
• Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
• Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
• DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA highway drainage design criteria and guidelines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status