Drainage​/Stormwater Engineer; EI or PE

Accelerate Your Career at Bayer United in Tampa, FL

Are you ready to jumpstart your engineering career while working on a diverse range of projects? Bayer United Engineering Consultants is seeking a motivated full-time Drainage Engineer (EIT or Early PE) to join our dynamic team in our Tampa, FL office. This is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, establish valuable client relationships, and learn the entire project lifecycle—from start to finish.

Bayer United is a respected design, engineering, and project management firm providing roadway, traffic control, and drainage engineering services to public and private clients throughout Florida. Our unique blend of large‑scale and smaller projects offers unparalleled professional growth opportunities. We provide flexible work schedules with the option to work remotely up to two days a week (work in office minimum three days a week), competitive benefits, robust training programs, and continuous professional development through engineering organizations.

Join our team‑oriented, passionate environment where meeting client needs and delivering high‑quality work is our everyday goal.

Project Support & Analysis:

• Assist with drainage analysis and the preparation of construction plans and drainage reports.
• Develop project quantities and prepare submittal documents to support project needs.
• Conduct field investigations of drainage systems and flooding complaints.
• Coordinate with various permitting agencies for stormwater management.

Cross‑Disciplinary Coordination:

• Coordinate and gain a comprehensive understanding of various design components including roadway, traffic control, structures, signing and pavement marking, signalization, lighting, and utility work.
• Attend technical meetings and project field reviews to gain real‑world insights into the engineering process.
• Collaborate with a cohesive team of professionals, including sub‑consultants, to ensure project success.

Diverse Project Exposure:

• Work on projects ranging from major roadway reconstruction and milling/resurfacing to minor design projects such as sidewalks and trails.

Education & Professional Credentials:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with 0‑5 years of experience.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification is required. FDOT experience preferred.
• Proactive and driven, with a commitment to quality.
• A collaborative team player and effective communicator.
• Adaptable, flexible, and skilled at prioritizing tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong technical writing, computer, organization, and planning skills.

Technical Proficiency:

• Experience and familiarity with Open Roads Designer (ORD) or AutoCAD Civil 3D CADD software. ORD is the primary software used.
• 3D modeling experience is a plus.
• Experience with ICPR /Stormwise or equivalent hydraulic software.

Accelerated Career Growth:

• Gain hands‑on experience in drainage design, client interaction, and marketing across diverse projects within FDOT Districts 1, 2, 5, and 7, Florida’s Turnpike, Hillsborough County, and beyond.
• Work alongside a talented team dedicated to excellence, mentorship, and meeting client deadlines.

Flexible Work‑Life Balance:

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements with options for remote and in‑office work.

Competitive Benefits & Development:

• Take advantage of competitive benefits, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.