Senior Project Engineer - Stormwater/Drainage

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Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to support our portfolio of work for transportation clients in Colorado and Florida, most specifically Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Pensacola, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Panama City, FL, and Lakewood, CO.

This position will be supporting projects throughout California, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida.

You will have knowledge in the design of drainage infrastructure for multi-disciplinary projects at concept, feasibility and / or detailed design stages.

Experience in drainage is a must for this role while water supply and sewerage will be viewed as a plus in addition to experience on track drainage design.

Preparation and review of stormwater infrastructure designs, drawings and technical specifications is also a part of this role.

Responsibilities may include :

• Hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis of all aspects of transportation projects, including rivers, ponds, culverts, storm drains, floodplains, and grading.
• Prepare and review drawings for final design, construction, detour, water pollution, and erosion control.
• Stormwater Data Reports, drainage reports, and specifications.
• Knowledge of HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
• Perform quantity calculations and produce / check engineering analytical data and related information to assure the design and any technical reports are accurate.
• Development and creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements, with some supervision by more experienced staff engineers.
• Detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
• On-site field visits or field investigations.
• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer / Drafters.
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, GIS, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex civil infrastructure projects within budget, timeline and to the requirements of the client.
• Project reporting including progress and finance as required.
• May assist in the management of projects.
• Support design services during construction activities.
• Mentoring and training of junior staff.
• Support group leads with team development.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience :

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (preferably Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources).
• 5-10 years of working experience with B.S.
• 4-9 years of working experience with M.S.
• At least 5+ years of progressive experience in managing municipal and DOT infrastructure projects through permitting and construction.

Candidates with experience managing / constructing roadway infrastructure will be given preference.

• Depending on office location, Florida or Colorado PE license (or able to obtain within 6-months).
• CFM certification preferred.
• Experience with the local applicable DOT projects.
• Proficiency in investigation studies and concept through to detailed design of drainage infrastructure.
• Highly skilled in 1 & 2D software and hydraulic modelling software such as HEC-RAS, SMS : SRH-2D, and FLO-2D.
• Proven technical writing and communication skills.
• Incumbent may be eligible for project management training.
• Active in Professional Organizations preferred (i.e., ASCE, ASFPM, CASFM, etc.).
• Local working experience in local Metro or adjacent regions is preferred, though not exclusionary.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in major civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in stormwater quality design.
• Knowledge of hydrology analysis and hydraulic design of culvert and drainage systems of roads and highways.
• Delivery experience with Construction Manager at Risk, Bid / Build, and Design Build projects.

The expected salary range is from $115,000-$135,000. Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

Benefits : 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD / LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

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We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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