Stormwater Engineer

Arcadis

Senior Stormwater Engineer in charge of drainage design for various transportation projects. Working on challenging tasks within a flexible and collaborative environment in Houston, Texas.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in roadway drainage design, including bridge hydraulic studies and stormwater management, while effectively leading and mentoring a team of engineers. Proficient in utilizing advanced design software and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

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TxDOT Drainage Design ExperienceTexas PE LicenseBridge Hydraulics AnalysisStormwater Design KnowledgeTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Roadway Drainage DesignCulvert DesignClosed Drainage System DesignErosion and Sedimentation ControlCost EstimationTechnical Report PreparationBridge Hydraulic StudiesStormwater Treatment DesignPermitting Requirements KnowledgeFEMA Floodplain Regulations Understanding

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamwork SkillsInitiativeFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationInroadsORD-SUDAAutoCAD Civil 3DMicrosoft ExcelGISHEC-RASFlowMasterPond PackStormCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringTexas PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsDrainage CalculationsQuality Control ReviewsProject ManagementDesign-Build Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineering design for numerous roadway drainage and design-build projects including collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements across the southeast.
Assist in all aspects of roadway drainage design including bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system design, pond design, and erosion and sedimentation control.
Prepare construction plans and project displays.
Prepare cost estimates, reports, and technical memos.
Assist in proposal development, presentations, and interviews.
Provide quality control reviews for drainage calculations and plans.
Utilize various design software including MicroStation, Inroads, ORD-SUDA, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, GIS, ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY8, FlowMaster, Pond Pack, StormCAD, SMS, SRH2D, and HEC-RAS 2D to assist with the design and preparation of construction plans.
Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines including roadway, structures, utilities, etc.
Direct and mentor junior engineers.
Manage a team of up to 5 engineers.
Requires no technical supervision.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant TxDOT drainage design experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET Accredited University
Texas PE
Experience working on TxDOT projects.
In depth understanding of Bridge Hydraulics Analysis is a plus.
Understanding of FEMA floodplain regulations is a plus.
Knowledge of stormwater design including open channel conveyance and closed drainage systems.
Experience with permitting requirements with respect to drainage for transportation projects.
Knowledge of stormwater treatment using appropriate BMPs suitable for the linear nature of transportation projects
Possess effective communication (written and verbal), teamwork skills and the flexibility to complete a wide range of tasks including field work.
Exhibit the initiative and ability to tackle new projects and other challenges regularly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year