Senior Drainage Engineer; PE

The Senior Drainage Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of stormwater management systems, grading, and hydrologic/hydraulic components for residential, commercial, and municipal development projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage and develop engineering staff while coordinating effectively with project managers, CAD teams, clients, and regulatory agencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• 6–12+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater design for land development, site, or infrastructure projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, HydroCAD, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of local and state drainage design standards and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff, manage workloads and priorities, and hold team members accountable for schedules and deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining technical quality.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, technical writing, organizational, and cross-disciplinary coordination abilities.
• CFM certification is a plus. Proficiency in GIS program(s) is a plus.

• Prepare/review drainage calculations, hydrology studies, stormwater management reports, and drainage design plans.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH-2D, and other applicable modeling software.
• Develop/seal drainage reports, FEMA LOMR/MT-2 submittals, and drainage design plans.
• Perform watershed-scale flood risk analysis, inundation mapping, and stormwater conveyance/detention design.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers/EITs, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and providing technical guidance and quality control.
• Manage staff workload and resources to support project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and departmental priorities.
• Support and/or lead grant funding efforts, including FEMA BRIC, CDBG-MIT, GLO, and flood bond initiatives.
• Develop drainage mitigation strategies, detention/retention facilities, storm sewer systems, and flood risk solutions considering cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Execute public-sector projects (e.g., HCFCD, SJRA, counties) and private land development entitlement projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to integrate drainage systems with grading, roadway, and utility designs.
• Conduct site visits and interpret/apply local, state, and federal drainage design standards and permitting requirements.
• Review staff work for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with company and jurisdictional standards.
• Interface confidently with floodplain administrators, review authorities, public stakeholders, clients, and major developers.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and quality-control procedures.
• Participate in proposal development, scope writing, project planning, client presentations, and business development activities.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California. We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public…