Senior Drainage Engineer, PE – Lead Drainage & Design-Build

LVI Associates; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer, PE, with 7–15 years of experience to lead drainage design efforts for transportation projects across Florida. You will serve as Engineer of Record, guide stormwater design, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with roadway, traffic, and utilities teams.

The role involves client communication, technical reporting, and participation in proposals and business development. A Florida PE license and strong FDOT knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Florida PE license required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7-15 years of drainage engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, criteria, and procedures.
• Experience with transportation drainage and stormwater design.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and FDOT design software.
• Experience with ICPR, StormWise, SWMM, HEC-RAS, or similar hydraulic modeling software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Design-Build experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record for drainage projects.
• Lead roadway drainage and stormwater management design efforts.
• Prepare and review drainage reports, calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Coordinate with roadway, traffic, utilities, and structures teams.
• Support project management and client communication.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in quality control reviews
• Assist with proposals and business development efforts

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

FDOT design software

ICPR

StormWise

SWMM

HEC-RAS

Job description

Our client is a Miami-based consulting engineering firm with a strong transportation practice serving FDOT and local government agencies throughout South Florida. They've been in business for over 20 years, and have great relationships with both FDOT in Districts 4 and 6. They offer the opportunity to work on complex transportation and drainage projects while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Strong backlog of FDOT and municipal transportation projects
• Opportunity to serve as Engineer of Record
• Exposure to both traditional and Design-Build projects
• Work alongside roadway, traffic, structures, and water resources teams
• Leadership opportunities and mentorship responsibilities
• Growing firm with accessible leadership and room for advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits
  
  

Miami- Senior Drainage Engineer, PE

THE FIRM:

Our client is a Miami-based consulting engineering firm with a strong transportation practice serving FDOT and local government agencies throughout South Florida. They've been in business for over 20 years, and have great relationships with both FDOT in Districts 4 and 6. They offer the opportunity to work on complex transportation and drainage projects while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Strong backlog of FDOT and municipal transportation projects
• Opportunity to serve as Engineer of Record
• Exposure to both traditional and Design-Build projects
• Work alongside roadway, traffic, structures, and water resources teams
• Leadership opportunities and mentorship responsibilities
• Growing firm with accessible leadership and room for advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits
  
  

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer, PE with 7-15 years of experience to support transportation projects throughout Florida. This individual will lead drainage design efforts, work directly with clients, support project delivery, and mentor junior staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Engineer of Record for drainage projects
• Lead roadway drainage and stormwater management design efforts
• Prepare and review drainage reports, calculations, plans, and specifications
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• Coordinate with roadway, traffic, utilities, and structures teams
• Support project management and client communication
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Participate in quality control reviews
• Assist with proposals and business development efforts
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Florida PE license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 7-15 years of drainage engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, criteria, and procedures
• Experience with transportation drainage and stormwater design
• Proficiency with MicroStation and FDOT design software
• Experience with ICPR, StormWise, SWMM, HEC-RAS, or similar hydraulic modeling software
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Design-Build experience is a plus
  
  

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities