Senior Drainage Project Engineer

About Us; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert is seeking a Senior Drainage Project Engineer to support the Southwest Region across multiple TX locations including Austin and Houston. Candidates should have 10+ years in drainage/water resources with TxDOT experience and strong software skills (OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS, SUDA).

The role involves data analysis, modeling, design, and collaboration across disciplines, with mentoring of junior staff and project oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• P.E. licensure or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS and/or SUDA software.
• Previous TxDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of TxDOT standards and procedures.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports.
• Design stormwater management and storm drain systems using engineering software.
• Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models for Transportation Improvement projects.
• Prepare project plans using OpenRoads Designer.
• Review project quantities, costs, and specifications for compliance.

Skills

TxDOT experience

Drainage design

Hydraulic analysis

Project supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

P.E. licensure

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

StormCAD

ICPR

HEC-RAS

GIS

SUDA

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Drainage Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 10 years of progressive drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
• Using computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm drain systems, as well as soil erosion and sediment control systems
• Analyzing and designing hydrologic and hydraulic models for Transportation Improvement projects
• Permitting with different Regulatory and Water Management agencies
• Assisting and preparing project plans using OpenRoads Designer
• Contributing to the preparation and/or modification of considerable scope and complexity engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Preparing and assisting in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates and project specifications
• Reviewing project quantity estimates, details, and check calculations and drawings for compliance to project requirements
• Preparing and assisting with the preparation of project schedules
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule
• Overseeing project design activities, supervising production efforts, and mentoring junior level support staff and other designers
• Performing other professional, management, marketing and networking duties as assigned
• Assist with roadway project development and other misc. civil engineering tasks for project design and delivery

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure or the ability to acquire it within 6 months
• 10+ years of relative/progressive drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Storm CAD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS and/or SUDA software
• Previous TxDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of TxDOT standards and procedures
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Master’s in Water Resources field

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference".

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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