Senior Stormwater Transportation Engineer

Arcadis; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 126,592 - 161,405; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Stormwater Transportation Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead roadway drainage projects across the southeast. You will design drainage systems, prepare plans, and mentor junior engineers while working in a flexible environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of GDOT drainage design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and a Georgia PE license. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), PTO, and a competitive salary range of $126,592–$161,405.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant GDOT drainage design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Georgia PE license.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design for roadway drainage projects across the southeast.
• Prepare construction plans and project displays.
• Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines.

Skills

GDOT drainage design

Bridge hydraulics analysis

FEMA floodplain regulations

Stormwater design

Permitting requirements

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Georgia PE license

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

GIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Stormwater Transportation Engineer to join our national drainage practice. You will work on roadway drainage projects across the southeast, including collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements. The role offers a flexible work environment and collaboration on local, national, and international projects.

Role Accountabilities

• Engineering design for numerous roadway drainage and design‑build projects including collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements across the southeast.
• Assist in all aspects of roadway drainage design including bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system design, pond design, and erosion and sedimentation control.
• Prepare construction plans and project displays.
• Prepare cost estimates, reports, and technical memos.
• Assist in proposal development, presentations, and interviews.
• Provide quality control reviews for drainage calculations and plans.
• Utilize various design software including MicroStation, Inroads, ORD‑SUDA, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, GIS, ICPR, HEC‑RAS, HY8, FlowMaster, Pond Pack, StormCAD, SMS, SRH2D, and HEC‑RAS 2D to assist with design and construction plan preparation.
• Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines including roadway, structures, utilities, etc.
• Direct and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage a team of up to 5 engineers.
• Requires no technical supervision.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant GDOT drainage design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Georgia PE license.

Key Skills / Attributes

• Experience working on GDOT projects.
• In‑depth understanding of bridge hydraulics analysis.
• Understanding of FEMA floodplain regulations.
• Knowledge of stormwater design including open channel conveyance and closed drainage systems.
• Experience with permitting requirements for drainage in transportation projects.
• Knowledge of stormwater treatment using appropriate BMPs suited to transportation projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, and flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks including field work.
• Initiative to tackle new projects and challenges regularly.

Benefits & Compensation

Full‑time and part‑time positions include medical, dental, and vision coverage; EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO accrue annually. Salary range: $126,592–$161,405, subject to experience, education, budget, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.