Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer

stvinc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV is seeking a Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer to lead complex drainage and hydrologic studies for transportation projects in TN, at Knoxville, Franklin, or Chattanooga locations. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients, and ensure high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and TN PE licensure (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Proficiency with ORD/Geopak and HEC software is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• 10+ years of related experience in drainage/hydraulics.
• TN PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.
• TDOT design experience and TDOT/local permitting knowledge preferred.
• Experience with highways, intersections, roundabouts, interchanges, widenings, and bike/ped facilities.
• Experience with ORD and/or Geopak; familiar with TDOT design standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies.
• Prepare stormwater permit documentation for various agencies.
• Lead drainage design efforts and serve as Engineer of Record.
• Provide design services for transportation projects including storm drains and erosion control.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with client technical teams.
• Deliver quality work within schedule and budget; prepare plans, specs, and reports.
• Interface with project managers and ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Client coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Design (ORD)

Geopak

Geopak Drainage

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

SUDA

Job description

STV has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer in either our Knoxville, Franklin or Chattanooga, TN locations . This role is ideal for an experienced drainage and hydraulics engineer who is ready to take on greater technical leadership, guide complex design efforts, support public-sector clients, and mentor early-career staff while contributing to high-visibility transportation programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional looking to take their career to the next level and grow a Tennessee Water Resources Group.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Independently prepare culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
• Independently prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation through various agencies
• Participate in project development meetings
• Serve as the lead drainage engineer and Engineer of Record on projects as directed by senior staff.
• Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, and erosion and sediment control.
• Coordinate design development and assist with technical direction of junior staff
• Achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
• Independently prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Establishing working relationships and interface with client technical staff and project managers
• Mentoring supporting water resource design staff
• The candidate will be independently designing and mentoring junior staff for successful project outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years' of related experience
• PE licensure in TN or ability to obtain within 6 months
• TDOT design experience preferred
• TDEC Level I and Level II EPSC certification preferred
• Experience in design with highways, intersections, roundabouts, interchanges, widenings, and bike/ped facilities.
• Experience or familiarity with OpenRoads Design (ORD) and/or Geopak
• Candidate should possess knowledge and experience of TDOT and Local government design and permitting requirements.
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic software such as Geopak Drainage, SUDA, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS modeling.
• Experience preparing permit applications for local, state, and federal agencies is a plus
• Strong inter-personal skills for client and other engineering discipline interaction

Compensation Range: $132,708.77 - $151,667.16

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.