Senior Drainage Engineer, Transportation (CA) — Flexible 9/80

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in California to lead drainage teams on transportation projects, including freeways and interchanges.

You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design drainage systems, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant designs. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of DEA's California drainage practice, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of drainage engineering experience on transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or license through reciprocity within six months.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects for Caltrans or other CA transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage engineering teams on transportation projects including freeways and interchanges.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support planning, design, and construction.
• Design drainage systems such as storm drains, culverts, detention and water quality facilities.
• Coordinate and oversee multidisciplinary design teams for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review drainage designs using OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Develop QC reviews of drainage reports, stormwater plans, and specifications.
• Serve as primary drainage technical lead and client liaison on projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow the CA drainage practice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (California)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

InfoDrainage

Bentley PondPack

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in California to lead drainage teams on transportation projects, including freeways and interchanges.

You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design drainage systems, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant designs. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of DEA's California drainage practice, with a focus on