Senior Drainage Engineer

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

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* Job Description:

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* In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

If you're a drainage and stormwater expert who wants to  
** lead designs, mentor others, and make a lasting impact
** on transportation infrastructure, we'd like to talk to you.

** Apply today
** to join Parsons as a  
** Senior Drainage Engineer
** and help us deliver the infrastructure that connects and protects communities.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented  
** Senior Drainage Engineer
** to join our team growing team in Salt Lake City and lead critical infrastructure design projects  
** in Utah and across the nation** . In this role, you'll lead drainage and stormwater design on high‑impact transportation projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that is shaping the future of mobility, safety, and resilience in our communities.

You'll be backed by the resources of a global firm and a culture that values technical excellence, ownership, and growth-while enjoying flexibility, strong benefits, and opportunities to advance your career as a technical lead and project leader.

** Why This Role is Different*
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** High impact & visibility:
** Take ownership of complex drainage and stormwater designs that directly improve safety, mobility, and sustainability on major transportation projects.

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** Technical leadership:
** Serve as a go‑to drainage expert, leading design efforts and guiding junior staff in best practices and modern tools.

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** Collaboration & variety:
** Work closely with roadway, structural, utilities, and other disciplines on a diverse mix of projects, including  
** alternative project delivery (
** design‑build, CM/GC **)
** work.

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** Career growth:
** Build your profile with client interaction, proposal and business development support, and opportunities to grow into broader leadership roles. This is a unique opportunity to take charge of our growing technical practice in Utah.

** What You'll Be Doing*
* You will lead and support the planning and design of drainage and stormwater systems for transportation infrastructure projects, with responsibilities that include:

** Technical design & analysis*
* + Prepare  
** hydraulic and hydrologic calculations
** for storm drains, detention facilities, culverts, water quality (BMP/LID) features, and other related items.

+ Develop storm drain  
** plans, profiles, details, and specifications** .

+ Apply standard  
** DOT/FHWA drainage, hydraulic, and hydrology standards and practices
** in your designs

** Leadership & coordination*
* + Work in a  
** team environment
** to help deliver transportation infrastructure design projects.

+ Provide  
** daily task management
** of junior engineers, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality and efficiency.

+ Provide  
** mentorship and guidance
** to junior staff in standard engineering practices and methodologies, including  
** CAD modeling software for drainage and stormwater engineering** .

+ Coordinate with counterparts in other design disciplines (roadway, structural, utilities, etc.) to develop  
** comprehensive, integrated project designs** .

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** Lead the design effort
** for local projects as well as segments of larger  
** alternative project delivery projects** .

** Quality, client interface & business support*
* + Implement  
** quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
** standard practices to ensure accurate, constructible designs.

+ Interface with clients to address  
** review comments, design issues, and constraints** , acting as a trusted technical resource.

+ Support and participate in  
** proposal and business development activities** , bringing forward innovative drainage and stormwater solutions.

** What You'll Bring (Required)*
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