Drainage Engineer - Transportation (North Texas Region)
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LocationMultiple Locations
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentTransportation
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live11h ago
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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program
Master’s degree in civil engineering/water resource/hydrology
Three years of civil engineering experience
Two years of civil engineering experience
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work productively with a wide variety of industry partners, government entities, and public contacts on project-related matters
Experience preparing contract documents and producing engineering plans and specifications
Experience in highway drainage design, Floodplain analysis, erosion and sediment control design
Proficient user of Hydrologic and Hydraulic design/analysis tools e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D-2D), StormCAD, HY-8 culvert analysis, Bentley Open Road Designer (ORD-DU) or similar software
Consulting experience preferred
Experience managing engineering projects related to stormwater management systems, including piping, culverts, bridge hydraulics, and open channel hydraulics
Experience in hydrology, hydraulics, systems modeling, open channel flow modeling, green infrastructure design, large diameter pipelines, and storm and sanitary sewer design
Familiarity with the Texas Department of Transportation and local municipal work
Proficiency with Pond Pack, AutoCAD (SSA), ArcGIS, Civil 3D, WMS, SMS, SRH-2D
Familiarity with FEMA Floodplain Map revision process
Licensed professional engineer (PE) or motivated to obtain licensure
Certified Floodplain Manager or motivated to obtain licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Skills
HEC-HMS
HEC-RAS
StormCAD
HY-8
Bentley Open Road Designer (ORD-DU)
Pond Pack
AutoCAD (SSA)
ArcGIS
Civil 3D
WMS
SMS
SRH-2D
About the company
Burns & McDonnell’s Transportation Practice serves departments of transportation, cities, counties and private industry across the country. From rural roads to complex urban interchanges, tollways and long-span bridges, our innovative and cost-effective solutions help improve mobility and safety on our nation’s roads, highways, trails, bridges and rail systems. We also provide strategic consulting services to help our clients communicate their vision and secure critical funding and support. Our comprehensive services include design, design-build, construction management, environmental planning, feasibility studies, inspection, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), permitting, program management, right-of-way acquisition, signaling and lighting, stakeholder engagement, strategic consulting, sustainable design, traffic analysis, transportation enhancement, and utility coordination and relocation.
About the role
We are seeking a highly driven stormwater drainage engineer for our civil transportation group. In this role, you will apply your strong technical skills to support drainage design aspects for civil transportation projects of all sizes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Market, direct, and coordinate work associated with the study and design of watershed management and stormwater collection systems for heavy highway and bridge projects.
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians on the design and analysis of stormwater systems.
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Coordinate activities across several disciplines for projects of moderate to significant scope or manage a combination of smaller projects.
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Perform tasks requiring the application of standard civil engineering techniques, procedures, and design work.
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Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members by offering advanced technical advice.
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Assist recruitment section managers, recruitment managers, and other team leaders with project duties and staff supervision on major projects.
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Meet and correspond regularly with clients or outside personnel, taking on significant marketing and sales responsibilities.
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Serve as a key team member on multidisciplinary projects, working closely with senior staff on complex technical aspects.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and three years of civil engineering experience, with consulting experience preferred. Or,
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Bachelor’s degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and three years of civil engineering experience, with consulting experience preferred. Or,
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Master’s degree in civil engineering/water resource/hydrology and two years of civil engineering experience, with consulting experience preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work productively with a wide variety of industry partners, government entities, and public contacts on project-related matters.
•
Experience preparing contract documents and producing engineering plans and specifications.
•
Experience in highway drainage design, Floodplain analysis, erosion and sediment control design
•
Proficient user of Hydrologic and Hydraulic design/analysis tools e,g. HEC-HMS,HEC-RAS (1D-2D), StormCAD, HY-8 culvert analysis, Bentley Open Road Designer (ORD-DU) or similar software.
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience managing engineering projects related to stormwater management systems, including piping, culverts, bridge hydraulics, and open channel hydraulics.
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Experience in hydrology, hydraulics, systems modeling, open channel flow modeling, green infrastructure design, large diameter pipelines, and storm and sanitary sewer design.
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Familiarity with the Texas Department of Transportation and local municipal work.
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Proficiency with Pond Pack, AutoCAD (SSA), ArcGIS, and Civil 3D, WMS, SMS, SRH-2D.
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Familiarity with FEMA Floodplain Map revision process.
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Licensed professional engineer (PE) or motivated to obtain licensure.
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Certified Floodplain Manger or motivated to obtain licensure.
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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