Drainage Engineer, PE — Stormwater & Mobility Design Lead

Traffic & Mobility Consultants (TMC) is a fast-growing engineering firm specializing in traffic, transportation, and mobility solutions across Florida. As we continue to expand our transportation design capabilities, we’re seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer with expertise in water resources, stormwater management, hydrology, and hydraulics.

This role is ideal for an engineer who can independently support and lead drainage design for roadway and transportation projects from concept through final design and permitting. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, knowledge of FDOT and Florida water management district requirements, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and organizational growth.

• Prepare and oversee drainage and stormwater management designs, calculations, reports, and construction plans for roadway and transportation projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater conveyance systems, ponds, culverts, bridges, and related drainage infrastructure.
• Develop and review drainage maps, basin calculations, storm sewer systems, cross drains, retention/detention facilities, and other stormwater improvements.
• Perform hydraulic and stormwater modeling using applicable engineering software.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate permit applications and agency approvals with FDOT, FDEP, Florida water management districts, municipalities, and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with applicable FDOT criteria, standards, specifications, and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate drainage design with roadway, utilities, structures, environmental, and other project disciplines.
• Perform technical and quality reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
  
  Job Description:
  
  Drainage Engineer
• Participate in field reviews and site investigations as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering and design staff.
• Support or manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client coordination based on experience level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, water resources, or hydraulic design; greater experience preferred for senior-level consideration.
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification required;
  Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred for senior-level candidates.
• Demonstrated experience preparing drainage calculations, technical reports, and construction plans for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and drainage design principles.
• Knowledge of FDOT drainage criteria, standards, specifications, and permitting requirements.
• Experience with applicable drainage and hydraulic modeling software such as ICPR, ASAD, HEC-RAS, HY-8, StormCAD, or similar programs.
• Proficiency with Micro Station and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience delivering FDOT, municipal, and county transportation projects in Florida.
• Experience with SFWMD, SWFWMD, SJRWMD, or other…