Senior Drainage Engineer: Lead Transportation Hydraulics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Reno, NV. This role focuses on designing roadway drainage and flood control facilities and coordinating with state and local agencies.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 8–15+ years in hydraulic design, with strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is required or pursued.
• Extensive hydraulics design experience (8–15+ years).
• Experience in roadway drainage and flood control facility design.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze roadway and regional flood control facilities.
• Prepare studies, reports, construction plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Support project managers with client relations and sub-consultant coordination.
• Interface with state and local agencies and coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage projects from start to finish with a team of engineers and technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multitasking

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-1

HEC-2

HEC-RAS

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Reno, NV. This role focuses on designing roadway drainage and flood control facilities and coordinating with state and local agencies.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 8–15+ years in hydraulic design, with strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.