Drainage Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of stormwater, drainage, and flood mitigation systems for land development and infrastructure projects
• Prepare and review drainage reports, technical calculations, plans, and specifications
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, InfoDrainage, or similar)
• Apply local, regional, and national drainage standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and manage drainage-related risks, constraints, and opportunities throughout project development
• Manage assigned project components from concept through detailed design and construction support
• Coordinate with civil, transportation, structural, and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction
• Support development of cost estimates, schedules, and design optimizations
• Collaborate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and resolve technical issues
• Participate in project meetings and present technical information clearly and confidently
• Support proposal preparation, scope definition, and business development efforts as needed
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Review work prepared by others to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, tools, and internal processes

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• 7–9 years of progressive experience in drainage and stormwater engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE / P.Eng. / CEng) license or actively working toward licensure
• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage design principles
• Proficiency with drainage and modeling software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, InfoDrainage, XP-SWMM, or equivalent)

Experience working with public and private sector clients

• Ability to interpret survey data, geotechnical reports, and environmental constraints
• Solid knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and approval processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently

Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach

High attention to detail with a focus on practical, constructible solutions

Benefits

• At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

• Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Compensation

$105,000 - $125,000 / year