Senior Professional Engineer - Drainage

Mannik Smith Group; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional membership

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer specializing in Drainage based in Pleasant Grove, Utah. This full-time position involves leading hydrology and hydraulic design work for significant transportation projects.

The ideal candidate must hold a PE license and possess 8-12 years of related experience, particularly in roadway drainage and flood control. The role comes with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, generous paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 8-12 years of hydraulics design experience including design of roadway drainage and flood control facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct hydrology and hydraulic design work for DOT projects.
• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Work within a team to successfully complete projects.

Skills

Hydraulics design experience

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

ORD Drainage and Utilities

StormCAD

PondPack

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Senior Professional Engineer - Drainage

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation: $105,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

As a Professional Engineer for Drainage, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi‑discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week are paid at the usual hourly rate or can be banked as additional PTO.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform and direct a variety of hydrology and hydraulic design work for DOT projects (e.g., bridges, roadways, highways, freeways).
• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of transportation projects.
• Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete projects.
• Interface with clients including state and local agencies.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources.
• Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations.
• Prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 8‑12 years of hydraulics design experience including:
• Design of roadway drainage and flood control facilities.
• Design of erosion control and stormwater treatment facilities.
• Experience and relationships with transportation and flood control agencies are preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic software, including ORD Drainage and Utilities, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, etc.
• Working knowledge of DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA highway drainage design criteria and guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and multi‑discipline team members.
• Willingness to work on projects locally or workshare with other offices.
• History of meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in managing technical staff and project teams is desirable.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with 50% match of contribution up to 6%.
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training.
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.