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Drainage Engineer P.E.

DRMP
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026

Department: Transportation

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

If you're looking to continue your stormwater focus as a Drainage Engineer, P.E. and wanting to push your career further, our Drainage Division in our Charlotte, NC office has a career opportunity waiting for you.

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What You'll Do:

  • Production of drainage design drawings and carry out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.
  • Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks including collection and analysis of data; perform drainage engineering calculations and participate in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
  • Prepare assigned sections of reports under close review of experienced professional. Work under the supervision of senior level Professional Engineers.
  • Assist engineers with a variety of urban stormwater and roadway projects.
  • Tasks include hydrology and hydraulics design, water quality analysis, writing technical memorandums and reports, and reviewing and summarizing related environmental regulations.
  • Preparation of engineering calculations and plans using MicroStation and Geopak, Excel, GIS and other engineering software.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • Must have Professional Engineering Registration with the State.
  • 5 years of relevant, progressive transportation design experience.
  • Drainage and stormwater engineering experience in transportation.
  • Proficiency in drainage design software such as ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, GEOPAK Drainage, Civil 3D, or OpenRoads Drainage.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of DOT design standards and specifications.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.

DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

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