Senior Drainage EngineerWe are currently recruiting for a
Senior Drainage Engineer to join our office in
Houston, TX, Boston, MA or Chicago/ Lisle, IL within the
Plant Engineering Division.
Compensation Data$135,000 - $180.000 commensurate with education and experience
MissionThis Senior Drainage Engineer serves as the drainage technical lead on major Oil, Gas, and Chemical facility projects, including fuel storage terminals, marine barge import facilities, and rail and truck loading facilities for refined fuel products, as our practice expands across the Gulf Coast and nationally.
Responsibilites include leading the technical development, execution, and quality of drainage, stormwater, and containment engineering for energy and industrial facilities, with a specific focus on Oil, Gas, and Chemical sites. Typical projects include petroleum and chemical storage terminals, marine docking and barge import facilities, rail and truck loading facilities for refined fuel products, process units, and associated site infrastructure. The technical work includes site hydrology and hydraulic analysis and modeling, site grading and drainage design, secondary containment and stormwater management systems, flood mitigation, and coordination of regulatory approvals, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting. The Senior Drainage Engineer will serve as Engineer of Record for drainage deliverables, guide and mentor staff engineers and designers, interface directly with clients and regulatory agencies, and coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, process, and electrical disciplines through Concept, FEED, detailed design, and construction support. The work is to be completed in compliance with client standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Key Accountabilities- Serve as the drainage discipline lead and Engineer of Record for site drainage, stormwater management, and containment on Oil, Gas, and Chemical facility projects.
- Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including design storm selection, runoff, storm sewer, culvert, channel, and hydraulic grade line calculations, and pond and detention modeling.
- Design site grading and drainage systems for tank farms, process areas, pipe racks, roadways, and plant infrastructure, including diked secondary containment, contaminated and non-contaminated stormwater segregation, oil/water separators, and controlled release systems.
- Develop drainage and spill-containment designs for marine docking and barge import facilities, including dock and bulkhead drainage, product spill capture, and stormwater discharge to navigable waters.
- Develop drainage, curbing, and spill-containment designs for rail and truck loading facilities handling refined fuel products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
- Lead preparation of drainage studies, technical memorandums, flood studies, Basis of Design documents, calculation packages, specifications, and drainage plan and profile drawings.
- Prepare and manage U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications and coordination, including Section 404 (Clean Water Act) and Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permitting, wetland and floodplain impacts, and work in or near navigable waterways.
- Support stormwater and environmental permitting with state and local agencies, including SWPPPs, SPCC secondary containment requirements, and floodplain and drainage district approvals.
- Coordinate drainage interfaces with civil, structural, piping, process, fire protection, and electrical disciplines, as well as with clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Supervise, review, and mentor staff engineers, EITs, and designers; perform senior technical reviews and seal drainage deliverables.
- Develop drainage scopes, man-hour estimates, schedules, and budgets, and support proposals and business development within the Energy & Industrial sector.
- Identify value engineering opportunities that reduce cost and schedule while maintaining technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and resolution of field drainage issues.
- Responsible for adherence to quality control and HSE policies and procedures.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with a focus in hydrology and hydraulics from an ABET-accredited university or college; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of professional drainage study/design experience, including at least 5 years on Oil, Gas, Chemical, or other heavy industrial facility projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license through reciprocity (comity) upon hire, is required
- Experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), including permitting, coordination, and/or design criteria, is required
- Experience with drainage and containment design for marine docking and barge import facilities
- Experience with rail and truck loading facilities for refined fuel products
- Demonstrated experience leading drainage scope on multidisciplinary projects and supervising engineers and designers
- Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, and/or Bentley OpenFlows (StormCAD, PondPack), and with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation experience a plus.
- Excellent technical communication skills (oral and written), including client and regulatory agency interaction
- Self-starter who can work independently and lead within a multi-discipline team
Preferred Qualifications- PE licensure in additional states (e.g., Illinois, Louisiana) is a plus
- Gulf Coast petroleum terminal, refinery, or petrochemical facility experience
- Experience on greenfield terminal or industrial facility projects from Concept and FEED through detailed design and construction
- Experience supporting EPC contractors or owner/operator clients in the energy sector
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
Technical Working Knowledge- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting (Clean Water Act Section 404; Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10)
- EPA SPCC regulations (40 CFR 112) and secondary containment requirements
- NFPA 30 and related fire protection standards for flammable and combustible liquid storage
- TCEQ/TPDES and IEPA/NPDES industrial and construction stormwater permitting
- FEMA floodplain regulations and NOAA Atlas 14 precipitation data
- US Coast Guard requirements for marine transfer facilities (33 CFR 154)
- API standards applicable to petroleum terminals and loading facilities
Additional Requirements- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to travel up to 20% for site visits, client meetings, and agency coordination, including Gulf Coast project sites
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Competencies- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.
