Senior Drainage Engineer, Roads and Highways

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets:
Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.

The Transportation business unit is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT.

• Lead drainage engineering teams on transportation projects--including freeways, interstates, interchanges, urban and rural highways, and shared-use facilities
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support the design and construction of transportation infrastructure, public and private site developments, and flood control projects
• Drainage design, including, but not limited to, the design of storm sewers, culverts, detention/water quality facilities, bridge deck drainage, river hydraulics. bridge hydraulics, and roadside ditches.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of the assigned design team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements
• Perform design and oversee preparation of plans and details using Open Roads Designer, AutoCAD, and/or Civil-3D
• Produce and QC erosion control and/or stormwater management plans, reports, quantities, and specifications
• Serve as lead drainage technical liaison with client on project efforts.
• Staff management of local drainage engineering staff

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of drainage design experience related to transportation infrastructure projects
• Must be able to lead effectively in a collaborative team environment and foster strong, positive relationships with both team members and clients
• Local county and municipality project experience
• Licensed Utah Professional Engineer

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering
• Experience working with Utah Department of Transportation
• Bridge scour revetment design
• Demonstrated work experience with hydrologic and hydraulic computer programs including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Pondpack, and SRH-2D

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness:Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development:Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance:Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule:Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retirement:401k plan
• Wellbeing focus:Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities:Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range:$110,000 - $175,000

· The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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Potential office locations include:
Salt Lake City, UT;
St. George, UT.