Transportation Drainage Engineer & Team Lead (Hybrid)

Jacobs Engineering Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Austin seeks a Transportation Drainage Engineer and Team Leader to join the South Transportation team on highway and bridge projects across Texas. The role emphasizes drainage design leadership and coordination with roadway disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET), Texas PE or eligibility within six months, and 8+ years in transportation drainage with hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, plus strong cross-discipline communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S. ABET accredited institution or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer registration in Texas or the ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state.
• Eight or more years of experience supporting mid to large scale transportation projects with drainage design and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate drainage design across all project phases with multi disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with project engineers to deliver enclosed storm drainage analysis and design for urban and rural transportation projects.
• Perform drainage analysis and design in accordance with project requirements and agency criteria, including TxDOT and municipal entities.
• Provide hydraulic analysis for cross drainage structures and coordinate designs with roadway and bridge disciplines.
• Design and analyze stormwater quality facilities.
• Support preparation of contract documents including drainage drawings, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Prepare project specific drainage and hydraulic reports and technical memorandums.
• Take on progressively greater responsibility as a task lead, with the opportunity to grow into a team leadership role.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrologic analysis

Team leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

ABET Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer Drainage

HEC RAS

HEC HMS

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group in Austin seeks a Transportation Drainage Engineer and Team Leader to join the South Transportation team on highway and bridge projects across Texas. The role emphasizes drainage design leadership and coordination with roadway disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET), Texas PE or eligibility within six months, and 8+ years in transportation drainage with hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, plus strong cross-discipline communication.