Senior Drainage Engineer - Transportation

Ardurra; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Orlando, FL. The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead for drainage and water resources engineering on FDOT and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, 6–10+ years of relevant experience, and an active PE license. Candidates should be proficient in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation and possess strong project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of drainage and water resources engineering experience.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated FDOT drainage design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design for FDOT roadway and transportation projects in Central Florida.
• Develop drainage concepts and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater management systems.
• Prepare drainage calculations, reports, design plans, and technical specifications.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Stormwise (ICPR)

HEC-RAS

HY-8

BMPTRAINs

Job description

Ardurra is looking to hire a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Orlando, FL!

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm providing comprehensive solutions to public and private sector clients. We leverage technical expertise, integrated project delivery, and local market knowledge to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions throughout Florida.

Ardurra’s Orlando/Oviedo transportation team delivers drainage and water resources engineering for FDOT and municipal roadway improvements throughout Florida. Our work includes corridor reconstruction, intersection enhancements, and stormwater management system design including retention/detention facilities and conveyance infrastructure.

Primary Function

The Senior Drainage Engineer will serve as a technical lead for drainage and water resources engineering on FDOT and municipal transportation projects. Responsible for planning, analysis, design, and oversight of drainage systems in accordance with FDOT standards and Florida Water Management District permitting requirements.

Primary Duties

• Lead drainage design for FDOT roadway and transportation projects in Central Florida.
• Develop drainage concepts and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater management systems.
• Prepare drainage calculations, reports, design plans, and technical specifications in accordance with FDOT Drainage Manual and applicable criteria.
• Design storm sewer systems, pond systems, exfiltration systems, and roadway drainage infrastructure.
• Coordinate directly with FDOT and local agencies throughout project development.
• Prepare and support permit applications to Water Management Districts and other regulatory agencies.
• Utilize Bentley products including OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation for drainage modeling and plans production.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers and EITs.
• Provide quality control reviews of drainage plans and supporting documentation.
• Support proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimates for new opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 6–10+ years of drainage and water resources engineering experience.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license – required.
• Demonstrated FDOT drainage design experience – required.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.
• Experience with Stormwise (ICPR), HEC-RAS, HY-8, BMPTRAINs or related hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FDOT Drainage Manual and Florida stormwater permitting requirements.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.