Senior Drainage Leader for Transportation Infrastructure

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Drainage Leader to drive transportation drainage projects across Florida with FDOT expertise. You will guide teams, mentor engineers, and oversee hydraulic analyses and permitting to deliver resilient infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and client relationship development to grow the transportation practice in the state.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in transportation drainage projects in Florida.
• FDOT D5, D2, D3 experience; Turnpike experience preferred.
• Urban and large-scale drainage experience and local government project exposure.
• Experience obtaining stormwater permits with SJRWMD/SFWMD/SWFWD/FDEP/NWFLWMD.
• Proficiency in pond siting and bridge hydraulic reports preferred.
• Knowledge of ICPR and HEC-RAS useful.
• Direct experience with MicroStation ORD Drainage and GeoPAK Drainage.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory or consulting services across drainage projects.
• Assess practices to ensure sustainable performance of complex engineering work.
• Lead drainage teams and mentor staff on technical issues.
• Develop project plans, risk mitigation, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the practice in key functions and conferences.

Skills

Drainage design

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Driver's License

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

MicroStation ORD Drainage

GeoPAK Drainage

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Drainage Leader to drive transportation drainage projects across Florida with FDOT expertise. You will guide teams, mentor engineers, and oversee hydraulic analyses and permitting to deliver resilient infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and client relationship development to grow the transportation practice in the state.