Senior Transportation Drainage Leader

Gai-Consultants; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Recognition

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead transportation drainage projects across Florida, leveraging 15+ years of FDOT drainage experience and deep expertise in stormwater management and hydraulic analysis.

Ideal candidates will have urban and large-scale limited-access drainage experience, strong permitting knowledge for Florida water districts, and a track record of guiding drainage teams and strategic direction on complex projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with FDOT drainage projects.
• Urban drainage and large-scale limited-access drainage experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading drainage teams.
• Experience obtaining stormwater permits with Florida regulatory districts.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation drainage projects across Florida.
• Guide drainage teams and provide strategic engineering direction.
• Mentor staff and influence statewide transportation initiatives.
• Manage permitting with SJRWMD, SFWMD, SWFWMD, FDEP, NWFWMD.
• Oversee pond siting and bridge hydraulic reports.

Skills

FDOT drainage experience

Stormwater management

Hydraulic analysis

Leadership experience

Education

B.S./M.S. Engineering

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MicroStation ORD Drainage

GeoPAK Drainage

ICPR

HEC-RAS

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead transportation drainage projects across Florida, leveraging 15+ years of FDOT drainage experience and deep expertise in stormwater management and hydraulic analysis.

Ideal candidates will have urban and large-scale limited-access drainage experience, strong permitting knowledge for Florida water districts, and a track record of guiding drainage teams and strategic direction on complex projects.