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Senior Drainage Engineer

GFT
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a dedicated and Sr. Drainage Engineer to join our Southeast Transportation Group. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either our Orlando or Maitland, FL office.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

You’ll support transportation and infrastructure projects by preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, drainage designs, and permitting documents. Your work will involve hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management design, and ensuring compliance with FDOT and local standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and permitting documents.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including stormwater collection system analysis.
  • Develop stormwater management designs and obtain permits in compliance with state and local regulations.
  • Perform reviews of drainage designs, plans, and reports for FDOT and municipal transportation projects.
  • Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and compliance with applicable FDOT standards and guidelines.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering (or a related field).
  • 10 years of experience in in drainage design for highway and roadway projects.
  • Proficient in OpenRoads Designer.
  • Strong knowledge of FDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans, and Drainage Manual.
  • Prior experience on FDOT District 6 (D6) projects strongly preferred.

What We Prefer You Bring

  • Prior experience on FDOT District 6 (D6) projects strongly preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain in 6 months

Compensation

The range for this position is salary range is $100,000 – $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Orlando, FL or Maitland, FL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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