Senior Drainage Engineer

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world. If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of Transportation. #2158Florida

Your Opportunity

A great opportunity exists for a highly motivated Senior Drainage Engineer / Project Manager to join our well-established Transportation team in Orlando, Florida. The Senior Drainage Engineer / Project Manager with broad knowledge and skills in the area of Water Resources and Roadway Drainage design will be responsible for supervision of drainage related tasks and staff; drainage analysis, design and production; bridge hydraulic analysis as well as environmental permitting in accordance with FDOT, SFWMD, local municipality and local drainage district standards, criteria, and accepted practices.

This is an opportunity to work on exciting projects of high complexity in collaboration with other very talented staff.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working on a variety of projects with different clients such as FDOT Districts through-out Florida, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, City of Miami Capital Improvements Program, and Miami-Dade Aviation Department.
• Leading and assisting in marketing and proposal efforts including presentations.
• Lead production teams in drainage plans preparation and development efforts.
• Prepare drainage studies, calculations, and stormwater modeling in support of designs and establish design criteria, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Engineer drainage design for transportation projects.
• Review plans for conformance with scope of services and standards.
• May be responsible for the review and sealing of own projects.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Interaction with Stantec clients.
• Mentoring, training, and/or supervising senior, mid-level engineers and engineer interns.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to market new clients (business development), with effective proposal and technical writing skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Possesses excellent time-management skills; Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) design experience.
• Experience with Microstation, Geopak, AdICPR, ASAD, Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS.
• Advanced level of technical writing and communication skills required for technical reports and proposals.
• Intermediate to advanced experience of roadway and traffic control plan design, utility coordination, environmental permitting, and/or PD&E.
• Design-Build and Owner's Rep experience on limited access and tolled facilities preferred.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments.
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to market new clients (business development), with effective proposal and technical writing skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Florida Professional Engineer.
• 15+ years of drainage design experience for roadway and/or aviation projects.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location: United States | FL | OrlandoOrganization: 2158 Transpt-US Florida-Orlando FLEmployee Status: RegularTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 30/06/2025 12:06:51Req ID: 1001263