Senior Stormwater Transportation Engineer

Arcadis

. Design roadway drainage for collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements across the Southeast .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $126,592 - $161,405 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in roadway drainage design, including stormwater management and bridge hydraulic studies, while effectively leading and mentoring engineering teams. Proficient in preparing construction plans, cost estimates, and technical documentation for GDOT projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GDOT Drainage Design ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In Civil EngineeringGeorgia PEStormwater Design KnowledgeBridge Hydraulics Analysis

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignCulvert DesignClosed Drainage System DesignPond DesignErosion And Sedimentation ControlCost EstimationQuality Control ReviewsTechnical Memo PreparationStormwater TreatmentPermitting Requirements

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkFlexibilityInitiativeMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Drainage SoftwareDesign Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Georgia PE

Industry Keywords

GDOT ProjectsStormwater ManagementOpen Channel ConveyanceBest Management Practices (BMPs)FEMA Floodplain Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design roadway drainage for collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements across the Southeast
Assist with 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 with proposal development, presentations, and interviews
Conduct quality control reviews for drainage calculations and plans
Use drainage and design software to support design and construction-plan preparation
Coordinate with project managers and roadway, structures, utilities, and other disciplines
Direct and mentor junior engineers
Manage a team of up to five engineers
Work without technical supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant GDOT drainage design experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET Accredited University
Georgia PE
Experience working on GDOT projects
Knowledge of stormwater design, including open channel conveyance and closed drainage systems
Experience with permitting requirements for drainage on transportation projects
Knowledge of stormwater treatment using appropriate BMPs for transportation projects
Effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, and flexibility to complete varied tasks including field work
Initiative and ability to tackle new projects and challenges
In-depth understanding of bridge hydraulics analysis is a plus
Understanding of FEMA floodplain regulations is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year
Flexible work environment
Career growth opportunities