Transportation Stormwater Drainage Engineer

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's Transportation Practice in Texas seeks a stormwater drainage engineer to support highway and bridge projects with design and analysis of watershed systems.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead technical mentorship, and engage with clients on project delivery, scheduling, and permits. The role emphasizes innovative drainage solutions and strong communication to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• Three years civil engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• FE exam completed or master's degree with two years' experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with industry partners and public contacts.
• Experience preparing contract documents and specs.
• Experience in highway drainage design and floodplain analysis.
• Proficient with HEC-HMS / HEC-RAS and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Market, direct, and coordinate watershed stormwater studies for highway projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on stormwater design and analysis.
• Coordinate activities across disciplines for mid to large projects.
• Apply standard civil engineering techniques and design work.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to staff.
• Assist recruitment managers with project duties and staff supervision.
• Meet clients regularly; assume marketing and sales responsibilities.
• Serve as a key team member on multidisciplinary projects with senior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

FE exam passed

Master’s degree in civil engineering (optional for 2+ years experience)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS (1D-2D)

StormCAD

HY-8

Bentley OpenRoads ORD

Pond Pack

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Job description

Burns & McDonnell's Transportation Practice in Texas seeks a stormwater drainage engineer to support highway and bridge projects with design and analysis of watershed systems.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead technical mentorship, and engage with clients on project delivery, scheduling, and permits. The role emphasizes innovative drainage solutions and strong communication to drive successful outcomes.