Dewberry

Senior Drainage Engineer

Dewberry$95K — $115K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, Master's is a plus
  • 7+ years of experience in FDOT drainage/water resources design
  • Valid Florida PE license preferred or achievable within 6 months
  • Familiarity with FDOT drainage design standards and procedures
  • Understanding of Florida permitting requirements (Water Management Districts, FDEP, USACOE)
  • Proficient in software including ICPR, ASAD, and MicroStation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as Engineer-of-Record, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager on projects
  • Collaborate with Drainage staff on drainage analyses
  • Develop drainage plans, reports, cost estimates, and specifications
  • Conduct quality control reviews of designs from internal and external teams
  • Engage with diverse professionals and subconsultants for on-time project delivery
  • Supervise design activities and mentor junior engineers
  • Establish relationships with clients and permitting agencies
  • Lead marketing efforts and project pursuit presentations

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Great work-life balance
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Impactful project involvement
  • Hybrid work opportunities available for suitable candidates
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer with strong organizational and technical skills to support our growing Transportation design practice. This position will be based in our Orlando, FL office. This is an excellent career opportunity to join a nationally recognized multi-discipline engineering firm providing transportation planning, design, and design-build services to the Florida Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies and authorities throughout the state of Florida. The successful candidate will have career advancement opportunities, an excellent working environment, great work-life balance, and the chance to work on a variety of impactful projects with a collaborative and successful team of experienced engineers. We will consider hybrid opportunities for the right candidate.

 

Responsibilities
  • Serve as Engineer-of-Record, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager on Transportation projects, depending on project specifics
  • Perform and collaborate on drainage analyses with other Drainage staff
  • Prepare drainage plans, reports, construction quantities, cost estimates and specifications for transportation projects
  • Perform QC reviews of design documentation and plans prepared by internal staff and other consultants
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with other professionals and subconsultants to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and on schedule
  • Oversee project design activities, supervise production efforts, and mentor less-experienced engineers
  • Meet and build strong working relationships with clients and permitting agencies
  • Prepare marketing materials and serve as Drainage Lead during project pursuit presentations
  • Perform other management, marketing, and professional networking activities
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree in a water resources field is a plus)
  • 7+ years of relevant FDOT drainage/water resources design experience
  • Valid Florida Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, or the ability to acquire it within 6 months after hire
  • Experience with FDOT drainage design criteria, standards, and procedures
  • Experience with permitting requirements of Florida Water Management Districts, FDEP, and USACOE
  • Experience with ICPR, ASAD, SUDA, MicroStation, Geopak, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, Civil3D, CADD, ORD, GIS, or similar software.
  • The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
  • Be a self-motivated professional who is accountable to meeting individual and project goals

Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Apply today and take your career to the next level!

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

 

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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