Senior Drainage Engineer — Design & Mentorship

CME Associates; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with match

Professional development opportunities

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Drainage Engineer with 7–9 years of experience to lead drainage and stormwater design for public and private sector projects in the United States. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure buildable, compliant solutions from concept through construction support.

The role emphasizes hydrology, hydraulics, modeling, and effective communication with clients and regulators to secure approvals and deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of stormwater, drainage, and flood mitigation systems for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review drainage reports, technical calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, InfoDrainage).
• Apply local, regional, and national drainage standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and manage drainage-related risks, constraints, and opportunities throughout project development.
• Manage assigned project components from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate with civil, transportation, structural, and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Support development of cost estimates, schedules, and design optimizations.
• Collaborate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in project meetings and present technical information clearly and confidently.
• Support proposal preparation, scope definition, and business development efforts as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Review work prepared by others to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, tools, and internal processes.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater design

Civil 3D

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XP-SWMM

InfoDrainage

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Drainage Engineer with 7–9 years of experience to lead drainage and stormwater design for public and private sector projects in the United States. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure buildable, compliant solutions from concept through construction support.

The role emphasizes hydrology, hydraulics, modeling, and effective communication with clients and regulators to secure approvals and deliver high-quality results.