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Drainage Engineer II

Parsons
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking forward to hiring an experienced Drainage Engineer II! In this role, you will be trained and mentored under supervision in the utilization of engineering theories and practices and gain valuable exposure to company standards and exciting projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform spread calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design, drainage tabulation analysis, drainage map delineation, and Bridge Scour Analysis to create drainage plans for GDOT and other client, with guidance provided on assigned tasks as required
  • Use Groundwater modeling to create cohesive drainage designs
  • Work with internal and external sources on Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) of projects
  • Approach tasks with an open mindset; propose innovative solutions to design problems
  • Prepare engineering reports and contract documents for review
  • May assign, track, and review tasks of technicians or designers; technical discretion applied to first revision of technician work product
  • Potential to serve as the Engineer-of-Record on assigned engineering tasks
  • Responsible for managing timely completion of multiple assigned tasks
  • Communicate effectively with team members, internal design groups, and external entities including clients, subconsultants, and relevant government agencies
  • Effectively present proposed design solutions as part of internal project meetings; may attend and contribute to presentations with external parties
  • Adhere to company marketing requirements by providing timely personal resume updates and participating in marketing campaigns
  • Ensure timely completion of time sheets and expense reports
  • Take ownership of personal career development by seeking and providing feedback, seizing opportunities to develop new skills, and setting and pursuing personal goals
  • Contribute to the development of other team members through mentorship and modeling positive behaviors

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
  • EIT required
  • Years of Experience: 5 years

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Salary : $74,800 - $130,900

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