Senior Drainage Engineer/ Project Manager

Hardesty & Hanover; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

A reputable infrastructure engineering firm in Tampa, Florida seeks a Senior Drainage Engineer / Project Manager to provide drainage design and stormwater permitting services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a Florida PE license, and at least eight years of engineering experience. Responsibilities include managing a team, performing hydraulic analysis, and developing design concepts. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with FDOT projects.
• Knowledge of FEMA floodplain regulations, FDOT Design Manual.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design concepts and contribute to proposals.
• Perform drainage design and hydraulic analysis for pavement systems.
• Mentor, train, and lead junior engineering staff.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydraulic analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

StormWise (ICPR)

Job description

Tampa, FL

H&H is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer / Project Manager with a minimum of eight years of professional experience to join our transportation team in Tampa, Florida. This position will support our Florida offices in providing drainage design and stormwater permitting services for FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, municipal clients, and the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority. The selected candidate will contribute to both design and design-build projects of various sizes and assist with marketing efforts and proposal development.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted, full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients—including infrastructure owners, contractors, and public agencies—rely on us for innovative and reliable engineering solutions. With more than 600 employees across 30 offices nationwide, H&H efficiently manages projects of all sizes and delivery methods throughout the United States and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design concepts and contribute to proposals and presentations
• Perform drainage design and hydraulic analysis for pavement systems, including gutter spread, hydroplaning, storm sewer tabulations, and culvert capacity
• Design and analyze pond systems to meet Water Management District requirements for water quality and peak attenuation
• Develop and modify large watershed models in StormWise (ICPR)
• Prepare reports to document drainage design and analysis
• Collaborate with roadway designers to ensure compatibility between drainage and roadway plans
• Prepare staff-hour estimates and support project scheduling
• Work collaboratively with clients and owners to address comments on interim submittals
• Perform internal quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
• Mentor, train, and lead junior engineering staff
• Manage a team of up to five engineers
• Work independently with minimal technical supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of eight years of professional engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience with FDOT projects
• Knowledge of FEMA floodplain regulations, FDOT Design Manual, drainage design standards, and plans production criteria
• Familiarity with Florida DEP stormwater management permitting requirements
• Proficiency with design software, including MicroStation, OpenRoads, ORD-SUDA, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, GIS, StormWise (ICPR), HEC-RAS, HY-8, SMS, and SRH-2D
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to perform diverse tasks, including occasional field work
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges

We are offering a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k)