Senior Drainage Engineer, Roads and Highways

  • David Evans and Associates, Inc.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Full Time
Senior Drainage Engineer, Roads and Highways

at David Evans and Associates, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

DEA's Inland Northwest Water Resources team is hiring for a Senior Drainage Engineer to work on a variety of assignments related to habitat restoration, fish passage, floodplain analysis, and storm water management for transportation projects. This position can be located in Spokane, WA, Tri-Cities, WA, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Boise, ID or Pocatello, ID.

Career development trajectories for this role include task management, project management, staff supervision, and group management. In-house and vendor-supplied training available for technical and managerial skills development.

Position Responsibilities:

Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and contribute to the growth of our group.

Plan and design of a wide range of water resources systems and facilities including hydraulic analysis for stream crossings and evaluating for fish passage and scour.

Evaluation and design for stormwater and surface water management systems.

Collaborate with a team of support professionals, including but not limited to drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors. Responsibilities also include active management of Task specific scope, schedule and budget.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal designs standards.

Coach and mentor entry level staff.

Interface with clients and public agencies on an as-needed basis.

Assistance in Business Development efforts (e.g. engagement in professional organizations and visibility efforts), preparing proposals and participating in interviews as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

*Licensed Professional Engineer

*Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

*6 or more years of experience applying hydrologic and hydraulic computer programs

*Experience leading project teams in collecting data, writing reports, and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for hydraulic design associated with bridge replacement, river restoration and highway/local roadway drainage projects

Preferred Qualifications:

*Experience with aquatic resource permits, transportation infrastructure, and construction support services

*Experience working with Irrigation Districts

*Experience with HEC-RAS and/or SMS:SRH2D

*Project management and business development experience is beneficial

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution

Support for continuing education and training opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay

401k

Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule

Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health

Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Potential salary range is $91,500-$158,080 depending on location and experience

DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to ... or call ... and ask for Corporate Recruiting.

DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn about DEA's participation in the E-Verify Program.

Job Posting: 2378845

Posted On: May 16, 2025

Updated On: May 16, 2025
Job ID: 477588938
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025

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