Transportation Drainage Engineer

Stantec; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec’s transportation team in Kentucky is seeking a Transportation Drainage Engineer to shape drainage design for roadways, expressways, and transit facilities across the region. Lexington preferred, Louisville considered for experienced candidates.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative, compliant designs that meet state and federal standards, while advancing your career in an environment that values creativity and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum five years of experience in drainage or transportation projects.
• EIT registration is required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients, partners, and project teams to keep communication open and projects moving.
• Lead and coordinate tasks with engineers and technicians to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Gather and analyze data that drives smarter drainage design for transportation projects.
• Perform and review drainage calculations, studies, and reports for key decisions.
• Participate in project meetings and share insights to guide technical discussions.
• Contribute to proposals and technical documentation that win and deliver projects.
• Follow design and documentation standards while helping improve team workflows.
• Support client communication with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with project managers to coordinate between clients, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Mentor teammates and keep engineering knowledge sharp.

Skills

MicroStation

ORD Drainage

HEC-RAS

STORMCAD

HY-8

OpenRoads Designer

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT registration

PE license preferred

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Your Opportunity

Join our growing team in Kentucky as a Transportation Drainage Engineer and help shape the future of transportation infrastructure across the region. Lexington, KY is the preferred location for this role, but Louisville, KY will be considered for an experienced candidate. You'll work on a variety of projects including drainage design of roadways, expressways, innovative intersections, and transit facilities—projects that keep communities connected and moving forward.

You’ll collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary team to develop innovative, high-quality designs and contract plans that meet state and federal standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on multiple exciting projects—ranging from mid-size assignments to key components of major transportation initiatives—while advancing your career in an environment that values creativity, technical excellence, and professional growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and project teams to keep communication open and projects moving.
• Lead and coordinate tasks with fellow engineers and technicians, working together to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Gather and analyze the data that drives smarter, more sustainable drainage design for transportation projects.
• Perform and review drainage calculations, studies, and reports that shape key project decisions.
• Take part in project meetings and share your insights to help guide technical discussions.
• Contribute to proposals and technical documentation that win and deliver great projects.
• Follow established design and documentation standards while helping improve team workflows.
• Support client and stakeholder communication with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Play an active role in business development, deliver top-quality results, provide excellent service, and help strengthen client relationships.
• Collaborate with project managers to coordinate efforts between clients, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping your engineering knowledge and technical skills sharp.
• Mentor and motivate teammates, turning every challenge into an opportunity to learn and grow.s here

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency with MicroStation.
• Experience with ORD Drainage, HEC-RAS (including scour analysis), STORMCAD, HY-8, and other drainage software used by the KYTC Highway Design Drainage Branch highly preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills with the flexibility to adapt and collaborate across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and collaborate with multiple project managers in a dynamic environment.
• OpenRoads Designer experience is a plus but not required.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Civil Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree is mandatory. A minimum of five (5) years of experience.
• EIT registration required, PE license is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Why Choose Stantec?

• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide
• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth
• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:

United States | KY | Lexington

Other Locations:

United States | KY | Louisville

Organization:

BC-1785 Transpt-US Kentucky

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

New Position

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting:

21/07/2026 07:07:41

Req ID:

1006876

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.