Technical Specialist ; Entry Level Drainage Engineer

• Company paid life insurance

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Drainage Engineer to join our growing transportation and infrastructure team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to develop technical expertise in drainage and stormwater design while working alongside experienced engineers on roadway, highway, municipal, and transportation projects throughout Florida.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, a willingness to learn Florida drainage design standards, and an interest in developing a career in transportation and water resources engineering.

• Assist with drainage engineering analyses and design for transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of drainage reports, calculations, technical memorandums, plans, and specifications.
• Assist in the design of stormwater management systems, culverts, retention and detention facilities, and roadway drainage infrastructure.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with the development of permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with roadway engineers, environmental specialists, surveyors, and project teams.
• Support project design efforts using industry-standard engineering software.
• Review project information, maps, survey data, and construction plans.
• Participate in field visits, site investigations, and project meetings as needed.
• Ensure project work complies with FDOT standards, local regulations, and company quality standards.
• Continue professional development toward obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• 0-3 years of experience in civil engineering, drainage engineering, transportation engineering, or related internships/co-op experience.
• Basic understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management principles.
• Familiarity with engineering design software such as:
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Micro Station
  • HEC-RAS
  • HY-8
  • ICPR (preferred but not required)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Internship or co-op experience with a civil engineering consulting firm, transportation agency, or municipality.
• Exposure to FDOT standards, roadway design, or stormwater management projects.
• Experience using Civil 3D, Micro Station, HEC-RAS, or related engineering software.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification.
• Interest in pursuing Florida Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Residency in the Orlando or Jacksonville area preferred.

• Mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers.
• Exposure to FDOT and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with drainage and stormwater design.
• Professional development opportunities and PE licensure support.
• Career growth within a collaborative transportation and infrastructure team.

• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
• Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Understands and complies with ethical codes.

• Entry / 0+ Years of Experience

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Performs basic computations or analysis.
• Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Observes construction activities.

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• No managerial responsibilities at this level.

• Receives close supervision on all aspects of…