Senior Drainage Engineer – Transportation Hydraulics

David Evans and Associates, Inc.

Ontario (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401k plan

Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Fri

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in California to provide technical leadership on transportation drainage projects. You will mentor engineers, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and develop innovative drainage solutions for highways and interchanges.

The role requires a CA PE license (or ability to obtain within six months), and you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality designs across DEA's Roads & Highways practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of drainage engineering experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
PE license in California, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders.
Experience delivering projects for local agencies, counties, municipalities, or Caltrans.

Responsibilities

Lead drainage engineering teams on transportation projects including freeways, highways, interchanges, complete streets, urban and rural roadways, and multimodal facilities.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support planning, design, and construction of infrastructure, flood control improvements, and stormwater management facilities.
Design drainage systems including storm drain networks, culverts, detention and water quality facilities, bridge deck drainage, open channels, and roadside drainage features.
Coordinate and oversee the work of multidisciplinary design teams to ensure technical accuracy and project compliance.
Prepare and review drainage designs using OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
Develop and perform quality control reviews of drainage reports, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, quantities, and specifications.
Serve as the primary drainage technical lead and client liaison on transportation projects.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and support DEA's California drainage practice.