Transportation Engineer -Hydraulics

Position: Transportation Engineer 5-Hydraulics
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** Job Description*
* With general direction, leads and develops transportation-related engineering designs of moderate to high complexity for highway, roadway, and other infrastructure projects to meet client requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to support a wide variety of transportation design projects  
** across the country
** while serving as a  
** technical leader
** in drainage, hydraulics, hydrology, and stormwater management.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Lead the planning, analysis, and design of drainage, hydraulic, hydrologic, and stormwater management systems for transportation infrastructure projects.

+ Develop and oversee large-scale transportation projects from preliminary engineering through final design, ensuring compliance with client objectives, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

+ Prepare and review Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit submissions, drainage reports, hydraulic studies, and stormwater management documentation.

+ Perform and oversee hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using industry-standard software, including HEC-RAS, GeoHEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WinTR-55, HydroCAD, and Pond Pack.

+ Utilize advanced computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices in support of transportation projects.

+ Review engineering designs and deliverables for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as firm standards and quality requirements.

+ Sign and seal engineering documents and provide final design approvals, as required.

+ Conduct site reviews, field investigations, construction inspections, and engineering studies to verify design assumptions and project requirements.

+ Update design criteria and project requirements based on regulatory changes, site conditions, and client needs.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, reviewing technical approaches, participating in interviews, and assisting in responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

+ Meet with existing and prospective clients to understand project needs and build long-term relationships.

+ Contribute to the firm's technical knowledge management initiatives through white papers, technical documentation, presentations, and publication of technical papers.

+ Represent the firm at industry conferences, professional organizations, and technical events to enhance the visibility of the firm's services and expertise.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

** Leadership & Staff Development*
* + Provide technical leadership, guidance, and quality oversight to engineering and design staff.

+ Mentor, train, and develop junior engineers and designers, helping to expand the firm's technical bench strength and future leadership pipeline.

+ Lead project tasks and manage design staff from preliminary engineering through final design delivery.

+ Foster professional growth through coaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on project development opportunities.

+ May supervise and direct the work of junior engineers and technical staff.

** Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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** Skills & Abilities*
* + Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices, including hydraulic modeling software.

+ Expert Knowledge of engineering principles of design, particularly hydraulic and hydrologic systems.

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