Drainage Engineer II - Road/Highway

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Virginia
Hybrid
R176718
Engineering
Additional posting locations:
US - OH, Akron; US - KY, Louisville; US - TN, Brentwood; US - IN, Indianapolis; US - OH, Cincinnati; US - TN, Memphis
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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Drainage Engineer I or II to work on a wide variety of small to large-scale transportation projects across the U.S., including design-build and design-bid-build highway and roadway projects.

You will work in a flexible, team-oriented environment, performing drainage and hydraulic design and supporting state DOT and other transportation clients. We value engineers who are versatile, proactive, and strong communicators with solid analytical and coordination skills.

Location:

While this is a remote position, candidates MUST BE BASED in the region: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, or Tennessee 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform and/or lead drainage and culvert design for state DOT roadway and highway projects nationwide.

  • Develop drainage and irrigation designs, including hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and drainage calculations.

  • Prepare and review:

    • Construction details

    • Erosion and sediment control plans

    • Quantity calculations and cost-related estimates

    • Engineering analyses and technical reports

  • Produce engineering deliverables such as:

    • Design calculations and reports

    • Drawings and CAD models

    • Specifications and procurement documents

    • Design and installation packages

    • Proposal evaluations and technical memoranda

  • Define and manage scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; plan tasks and report status to project management.

  • Provide technical guidance to CAD Designers/Drafters, junior engineers, and other team members.

  • Support related civil/transportation engineering activities as needed.

  • May serve as a discipline lead on small to mid-size projects and may supervise one or more junior staff, including providing performance input.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field

  • EIT certification

  • 3+ years of related experience in roadway/highway drainage design

  • Proficiency with CAD and related engineering software

  • Experience with MicroStatio or AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Experience with a combination of hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools, such as:

    • HEC-RAS

    • HEC-HMS

    • HY-8

    • Bentley InRoads Storm & Sanitary

    • Bentley StormCAD

    • Aquaveo Watershed Modeling System (WMS)

    • NRCS WinTR-55

    • Bentley FlowMaster

    • FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox

    • EPA SWMM (Storm Water Management Model)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PE license in any U.S. state highly preferred

  • Direct experience on state DOT transportation projects

  • Experience with:

    • Highway and roadway drainage systems (inlets, storm sewers, channels, culverts, detention/retention, etc.)

    • Drainage systems design for land development projects

    • Obtaining canal and stormwater permits

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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