Senior Drainage Engineer – Transportation & Stormwater (FL PE)

GAI Consultants Inc; Jacksonville, Orlando (FL, FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to lead drainage analyses and designs for highway, municipal, and land development projects across Florida. You will prepare reports, manage hydrologic models, and coordinate with FDOT, SJRWMD, and local agencies.

Mentoring junior staff and contributing to BD activities are expected. Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and 8+ years of drainage experience, with proficiency in ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Active Florida PE license or reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• 8+ years of drainage engineering experience.
• FDOT Drainage Manual, FDOT Design Manual, and Florida regulations knowledge.
• Experience with drainage reports and hydraulic/hydrologic calculations.
• Proficiency with ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, GeoHECRAS, 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 efforts with FDOT, SJRWMD, and local municipalities.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

HY-8

GeoHECRAS

MicroStation

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Drainage Engineer with an active Florida PE license to lead drainage analyses and designs for highway, municipal, and land development projects across Florida. You will prepare reports, manage hydrologic models, and coordinate with FDOT, SJRWMD, and local agencies.

Mentoring junior staff and contributing to BD activities are expected. Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and 8+ years of drainage experience, with proficiency in ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8,