Senior Drainage Project Engineer — TxDOT Hydraulics Lead

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

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.