Transportation Drainage Engineer

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We create great places and connections that get people and goods travelling whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

The Lexington, KY office is looking for a Transportation Drainage Engineer to join our team. The Transportation Drainage Engineer focuses on the drainage and design related to transportation infrastructure including roadways, expressways and transit facilities. The successful candidate will work as part of a project team in the development of contract plans for transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal policies.

This position will involve working on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.

• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• May coordinate the work of other engineers and/or technicians who assist in specific assignments.
• Gathers data and information required in the drainage design of transportation facilities.
• Perform and check drainage calculations, drainage studies, drainage folders, drainage quantities and summaries.
• Attend project meetings and may present specific aspects of engineering assignment.
• May assist with the preparation of proposals.
• Follows all in‑house procedures related to documentation of designs, process flow, filing, etc.
• Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Actively participates in the marketing process by delivering quality work, providing excellent client service and assisting with project pursuits and CRM efforts.
• Assists the project manager in coordination with the client, sub‑consultants and staff.
• Keeps current with the engineering profession in theory and practice, especially in the area of specialty.
• Keeps current with the current technology used in field (software, means, process, etc).
• Takes active mentoring role; encourages, motivates and develops others for high performance; ensures that mistakes become learning experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience with Micro Station and Open Roads Designer.
• Experience with ORD Drainage, HEC‑RAS (including scour analysis), STORMCAD, HY‑8 and other drainage software utilized by KYTC Highway Design Drainage Branch preferred.
• Ability to work in groups. Flexibility.
• Good communication, multi‑tasking, attentiveness to detail.
• Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers.

Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Civil Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree is mandatory. 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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…