Tampa or FULLY REMOTE | Drainage Technical Manager

LVI Associates; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Drainage Technical Manager in Florida. The role leads drainage and stormwater design for transportation projects, directs hydraulic analyses, and ensures quality across deliverables.

The position involves mentoring staff, managing schedules and budgets, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the state. The ideal candidate holds a Florida PE license with 10+ years in drainage/water resources, strong FDOT project experience, and proficiency in HEC-RAS,

Qualifications

• Florida PE license required.
• Minimum 10 years of drainage, water resources or transportation engineering experience.
• Strong background in stormwater management, hydraulic modeling and drainage design.
• Experience with FDOT and/or municipal projects.
• Proficiency with tools such as HEC-RAS, ORD, PCSWMM, Civil 3D and related drainage software.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and stormwater design for FDOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Oversee hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, drainage studies, and construction plan production.
• Provide technical leadership and quality control for project deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and support drainage team development.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client coordination.
• Collaborate with roadway, bridge, environmental, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and occasional business development efforts.

Skills

Drainage design

Stormwater management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

FDOT experience

Education

Florida PE license

10+ years drainage/water resources/transportation experience

Tools

HEC-RAS

ORD

PCSWMM

Civil 3D

Job description

Drainage Technical Manager Location: Tampa, Orlando, or Fully Remote (Florida)

A growing engineering consulting firm is looking to add a Drainage Technical Manager to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Florida. This is a senior-level opportunity for a Florida PE who enjoys staying involved in the technical work while also mentoring staff, managing projects, and helping guide the growth of a drainage team.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and stormwater design efforts for FDOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Oversee hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, drainage studies, and construction plan production.
• Provide technical leadership and quality control for project deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of the drainage team.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client coordination.
• Collaborate with roadway, bridge, environmental, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and occasional business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Florida PE license required.
• 10+ years of drainage, water resources, or transportation engineering experience.
• Strong background in stormwater management, hydraulic modeling, and drainage design.
• Experience with FDOT and/or municipal projects.
• Proficiency with tools such as HEC-RAS, ORD, PCSWMM, Civil 3D, and related drainage software.
• Previous project leadership and mentoring experience preferred.