Design-Build Drainage Lead

Trilon Group

Design-Build Drainage Lead on the Innovative Pursuits Team managing drainage projects with a focus on transportation infrastructure. Collaborating with local and national contractors to deliver innovative solutions.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drainage design and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects, with a strong focus on team leadership and effective communication. Holds a current PE license and extensive experience in managing infrastructure projects across various states.

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Drainage Design LeadershipHydraulic AnalysisPE LicenseMicrostationAutoCAD Civil 3D

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignHydraulic DesignProject DeliveryQuantity TasksDOT DB ExperiencePDB Experience

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

MicrostationOpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsRocky Mountain Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation projects
Coordinate with other discipline leads
Integral member of the project delivery team
Lead drainage/hydraulic design, analysis, studies, reports, plans, specifications, and quantity tasks
Knowledge and experience with Microstation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Work effectively as a team leader in a group environment
Ability and commitment to be assigned to local and Rocky Mountain Region wide projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current PE license, preferred state(s): UT, NV, AZ, ID, CO, NM, WA
10+ years of leading drainage design for infrastructure projects
3+ years of DOT DB or PDB experience
Must be able to work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels
Organized and detail-oriented

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure