Senior Drainage Engineer (PE)

Rippling, Inc.; Willis, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Performance bonus

Job summary

NCS is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead design, analysis, and documentation of stormwater systems for diverse development projects. You will oversee hydrologic and hydraulic studies, coordinate with CAD teams and clients, and ensure quality control. A PE is preferred, with 6–12+ years of drainage experience.

You will mentor engineers, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with standards, permitting, and budgets while pursuing grant opportunities and public-sector initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• 6–12+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater design for land development, site, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review drainage calculations, hydrology studies, stormwater management reports, and drainage design plans.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH-2D, and other applicable modeling software.
• Develop/seal drainage reports, FEMA LOMR/MT-2 submittals, and drainage design plans.
• Perform watershed-scale flood risk analysis, inundation mapping, and stormwater conveyance/detention design.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers/EITs, including assigning work and monitoring performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to integrate drainage systems with grading, roadway, and utility designs.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Technical writing

Client-facing

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

HydroCAD

PC-SWMM

SRH-2D

GIS

Job description

The Senior Drainage Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of stormwater management systems, grading, and hydrologic/hydraulic components for residential, commercial, and municipal development projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage and develop engineering staff while coordinating effectively with project managers, CAD teams, clients, and regulatory agencies

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• 6–12+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater design for land development, site, or infrastructure projects.

Expertise in the Following is Required:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, HydroCAD, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of local and state drainage design standards and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff, manage workloads and priorities, and hold team members accountable for schedules and deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining technical quality.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, technical writing, organizational, and cross-disciplinary coordination abilities.
• CFM certification is a plus. Proficiency in GIS program(s) is a plus.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare/review drainage calculations, hydrology studies, stormwater management reports, and drainage design plans.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH-2D, and other applicable modeling software.
• Develop/seal drainage reports, FEMA LOMR/MT-2 submittals, and drainage design plans.
• Perform watershed-scale flood risk analysis, inundation mapping, and stormwater conveyance/detention design.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers/EITs, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and providing technical guidance and quality control.
• Manage staff workload and resources to support project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and departmental priorities.
• Support and/or lead grant funding efforts, including FEMA BRIC, CDBG-MIT, GLO, and flood bond initiatives.
• Develop drainage mitigation strategies, detention/retention facilities, storm sewer systems, and flood risk solutions considering cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Execute public-sector projects (e.g., HCFCD, SJRA, counties) and private land development entitlement projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to integrate drainage systems with grading, roadway, and utility designs.
• Conduct site visits and interpret/apply local, state, and federal drainage design standards and permitting requirements.
• Review staff work for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with company and jurisdictional standards.
• Interface confidently with floodplain administrators, review authorities, public stakeholders, clients, and major developers.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and quality-control procedures.
• Participate in proposal development, scope writing, project planning, client presentations, and business development activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About Our Company:

NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California. We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public agencies and private industry clients throughout the United States and globally. We offer challenging technical and professional opportunities working on exciting, leading edge, high tech environmental and water projects. We are committed to providing proven, yet innovative solutions to our clients’ technically challenging problems. We strive to create a work environment that challenges and values our employees. NCS attracts the best people in the industry by supporting their efforts to learn and grow. If you areinterested in a challenging and enjoyable career within a diverse and family-oriented atmosphere with advancement opportunity,

Position is eligible for full benefit package and performance bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.