Drainage Engineering Designer
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental Engineer
As a Drainage Engineering Designer, you'll lead the development and coordination of complex transportation drainage design projects, providing advanced technical expertise in stormwater management, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, culvert and bridge hydraulics, roadway drainage systems, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure. You'll apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate design alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver high-quality, constructible designs from preliminary engineering through final plan production and construction support. In this role, you'll also mentor and guide junior designers, review technical work products for accuracy and quality, and contribute to the successful execution of projects by ensuring schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables are achieved while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
WhatYou'll Do:
- Lead the preparation and production of detailed drainage design plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for transportation projects, including storm sewer systems, culverts, detention and retention facilities, open channels, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
- Perform advanced hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using industry-standard software and engineering practices to evaluate drainage systems, assess flood risks, and develop solutions that meet regulatory, client, and project requirements.
- Coordinate drainage design activities with roadway, structural, traffic, utility, environmental, and municipal stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary transportation projects.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and engineering staff by reviewing calculations, plans, and technical deliverables; offering guidance on design standards; and supporting professional development efforts.
- Support project engineers and project managers with quality assurance and quality control reviews, scope and schedule management, client coordination, and the resolution of complex drainage design challenges throughout project development and construction support phases.
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
- 2+ years of Texas transportation drainage design experience.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience with Micro Station & Open Roads Designer.
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package!Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked.
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- Career Growth & Development –Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment–Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness –Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life –Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community –Quarterly…
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