What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drainage Engineer - PE position at AEC Talent Acquisition?
Location: Tampa, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Transportation / Civil Engineering
Our client, a highly respected transportation engineering consulting firm, is seeking a talented Drainage Engineer (PE) to join its growing Tampa-area team. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida, including major FDOT roadway, bridge, and highway improvements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong drainage design experience, a Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license, and a solid understanding of FDOT standards, criteria, and permitting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare drainage and stormwater management designs for transportation projects.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses utilizing FDOT-approved methodologies.
- Design and prepare drainage plans, drainage reports, permit applications, and supporting calculations.
- Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, bridge, traffic, environmental, and utility engineering disciplines.
- Prepare and review project deliverables in accordance with FDOT standards and client requirements.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control efforts.
- Interface with FDOT District personnel, Water Management Districts, municipalities, and other regulatory agencies.
- Support drainage-related permitting efforts, including ERP applications and agency coordination.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum 5 years of drainage engineering experience related to transportation projects.
- Demonstrated experience working on FDOT projects.
- Strong knowledge of:
- FDOT Plans Preparation Manual (PPM)
- FDOT Drainage Manual
- FDOT Design Standards
- Stormwater Management and Water Quality Requirements
- Proficiency with:
- MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
- GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads Drainage
- ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, PondPack, or equivalent modeling software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 years of FDOT drainage design experience.
- Experience with District Seven (Tampa) FDOT projects.
- Design-Build project experience.
- Project management responsibilities on transportation projects.
- Existing relationships with FDOT District personnel and local municipalities.
- Experience mentoring engineering staff and leading drainage task teams.
Technical Expertise
Successful candidates will have experience with:
- Stormwater collection systems
- Cross drains and culverts
- Pond design and stormwater treatment facilities
- Floodplain analysis
- Drainage reports and documentation
- Water quality calculations
- Erosion and sediment control plans
- Transportation corridor drainage improvements
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are a Florida PE with FDOT drainage experience who enjoys solving complex stormwater challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to high-profile transportation projects throughout Florida. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively with clients and agencies, and are looking for a firm where your technical expertise can continue to grow.