Senior Drainage Engineer | Tallahassee, FL

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer in Tallahassee, Florida to support and lead roadway drainage design projects in Central Florida. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with project leadership, mentoring, and strategic growth responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding a well-established transportation-focused engineering practice.

Our client is a privately held civil engineering consultancy delivering transportation and infrastructure solutions across Florida. They work collaboratively with public-sector clients to design roadway, drainage, and traffic systems that enhance safety, mobility, and community outcomes.

responsibilities.

• Lead drainage design efforts for roadway and transportation infrastructure projects

• Prepare and review drainage calculations, technical reports, plans, and permit documentation

• Manage multi-discipline project teams, including schedules, budgets, and deliverables

• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle

• Provide technical oversight and quality control for drainage-related design work

• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technical staff

• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal support, technical narratives, and client relationship building

• Support strategic initiatives aimed at expanding drainage and transportation services within Florida

qualifications.

• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Minimum of six years of post-licensure experience with a primary focus on drainage design

• Demonstrated experience winning and delivering Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects

• Strong working knowledge of FDOT design standards and plan preparation requirements

• Proficiency with drainage and roadway design tools such as MicroStation/GEOPAK, ICPR/StormWise, SWMM, ASAD, and HEC-RAS

• Experience with 3D modeling is preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineering staff

salary.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

benefits.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with no employee premium contribution

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%, fully vested from day one

• Flexible Spending Accounts and dependent care options

• Voluntary supplemental insurance offerings

• Cell phone reimbursement for project management–level staff and above

• Free on-site employee parking

• Long-term career growth opportunities, including potential pathways to ownership or senior associate programs

If you are looking for a senior-level engineering role where you can lead meaningful projects, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to long-term growth, apply today.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

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