Stormwater Engineer

Poutrix; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to join our national drainage practice in Houston, Texas with hybrid work arrangements. Candidates must be within driving distance of the office and will work on local, national, and international projects to grow our Texas team.

You will lead the engineered design of roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, and related studies; prepare plans, cost estimates, and memos; mentor a team of up to five engineers; and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary

Qualifications

• 8+ years TxDOT drainage design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Licensed Texas Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Engineered design of roadway drainage and design‑build projects.
• Prepare construction plans and project displays.
• Generate cost estimates, technical reports, and memos.
• Direct and mentor junior engineers and manage a team of up to five engineers.
• Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Field work

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Texas PE license

Tools

MicroStation

Inroads

ORD-SUDA

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Excel

GIS

HEC-RAS

HY8

FlowMaster

Pond Pack

StormCAD

SMS

SRH2D

HEC-RAS 2D

Job description

Senior Stormwater Engineer – Texas

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to join our national drainage practice. The position is based in Houston and offers hybrid work arrangements; candidates must be within driving distance of the office. Under the direction of the established leadership team, you will work on exciting local, national, and international projects, expanding our Texas team to meet a strong backlog of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineered design of roadway drainage and design‑build projects, including collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements throughout the southeast.
• Assist in all aspects of roadway drainage design: bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system design, pond design, and erosion & sedimentation control.
• Prepare construction plans and project displays.
• Generate cost estimates, technical reports, and memos.
• Support proposal development, presentations, and client interviews.
• Conduct quality‑control reviews of drainage calculations and plans.
• Utilize design software such as MicroStation, Inroads, ORD‑SUDA, AutoCAD Civil3D, Microsoft Excel, GIS, ICPR, HEC‑RAS, HY8, FlowMaster, Pond Pack, StormCAD, SMS, SRH2D, and HEC‑RAS 2D.
• Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines (roadway, structures, utilities, etc.).
• Direct and mentor junior engineers and manage a team of up to five engineers.
• Perform duties without requiring technical supervision.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant TxDOT drainage design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Licensed Texas Professional Engineer (PE).

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience on TxDOT projects.
• In‑depth knowledge 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 transportation drainage projects.
• Familiarity with stormwater treatment BMPs for linear transportation projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, and flexibility to perform field work.
• Initiative to tackle new projects and challenges regularly.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accident & death, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition programs, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Employees receive nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off that accrue annually.

Salary

$99,000 – $125,000 (based on experience, education, budget, and location).

EEO Statement

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.