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Senior Drainage Engineer

Job in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 89550, USA
Listing for: Mannik Smith Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Drainage Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reno, NV

Reporting To: Devin Cartwright

Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Drainage Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Drainage Transportation Team and be part of a growing company focused on meeting our clients’ needs, while also solving their problems.

The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?
  • Design and analysis of roadway and regional flood control facilities
  • Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
  • Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
  • Interface with clients including state and local agencies
  • Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
  • Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
  • Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations
  • Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
  • Take ownership of projects from start to finish
Qualifications, Skills, and

Competencies:
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
  • 8 – 15+ years of professional hydraulics design experience including:
  • Design of roadway drainage and flood control facilities
  • Design of erosion control and water control facilities
  • Experience and relationships with transportation and flood control agencies are highly preferred
  • Knowledge and experience with Bentley Project Wise, Micro Station, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of drainage engineering
  • Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic software, including HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, etc.
  • Experience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standards
  • Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
  • Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
  • DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA highway drainage design criteria and guidelines
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
  • Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
  • Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
  • Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
  • A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
  • Professional development opportunities including in-house training
  • Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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