Senior Drainage Engineer – Transportation & Stormwater (FL)

Gai-Consultants; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

GAI is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to join our transportation and infrastructure team. The role involves planning, analysis, design, and delivery of drainage and stormwater projects across Florida.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of drainage engineering experience in transportation or municipal settings, proficiency with FDOT and state stormwater regulations, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain via reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• 5+ years of drainage engineering experience supporting transportation, municipal, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT Drainage Manual, FDOT Design Manual (FDM), Florida stormwater regulations, and water management district permitting requirements.
• Experience preparing drainage reports and hydraulic/hydrologic calculations.
• Proficiency with ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, GeoHECRAS, and MicroStation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform drainage engineering analyses and design for transportation, municipal, and land development projects.
• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Design stormwater management systems, culverts, retention/detention facilities, conveyance systems, and roadway drainage infrastructure.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with project managers, roadway engineers, environmental specialists, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare permit applications and support agency coordination with FDOT, SJRWMD, and local municipalities.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with FDOT standards, Florida regulations, and client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.

Skills

Drainage engineering

FDOT Drainage Manual

FDOT Design Manual

Florida stormwater regulations

Water management district permitting

Hydraulic/hydrologic calculations

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

HY-8

GeoHECRAS

MicroStation

Job description

GAI is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to join our transportation and infrastructure team. The role involves planning, analysis, design, and delivery of drainage and stormwater projects across Florida.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of drainage engineering experience in transportation or municipal settings, proficiency with FDOT and state stormwater regulations, and strong leadership and communication skills.