Drainage Engineer

GFT is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Lexington office or any of our Virginia office locations.

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 VDOT and local standards.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Drainage Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

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 VDOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and compliance with applicable VDOT and VDEQ standards and guidelines.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering (or a related field).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• 5-8 years of experience in drainage design for highway and roadway projects.
• Proficient in OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong knowledge of VDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans, and Virginia Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Handbooks and all applicable VDEQ and VDOT requirements.

What we prefer you bring:

• Prior experience on VDOT projects is strongly preferred.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $96,000-$120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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.

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™

GFT 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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Lexington, VA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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