Civil Engineer – Drainage

Sener

. Develop drainage and hydrology designs for highways, railways, urban systems, industrial parks, metro systems, bridges, and airports .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSão Paulo • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drainage and hydrology design for various infrastructures, utilizing AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM methodology. Proficient in conducting hydrological studies and applying relevant engineering standards and guidelines.

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Drainage System DesignHydrological StudiesAutoCAD ProficiencyCivil 3D ProficiencyBIM Methodology

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignHydraulic StudiesWatershed DelineationTechnical Report PreparationQuantity TakeoffsTechnical Solutions DevelopmentStandards ComplianceGeospatial Technical Tools Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3DBIM MethodologyEngineering SoftwareGeospatial Software

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringDNIT StandardsDER GuidelinesANTT ComplianceVALEC StandardsSENER Philosophy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop drainage and hydrology designs for highways, railways, urban systems, industrial parks, metro systems, bridges, and airports
Develop technical solutions with a level of autonomy appropriate for a mid-level position
Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies
Delineate and characterize watersheds
Design drainage systems and drainage structures
Prepare drawings, calculation memoranda, technical reports, and quantity takeoffs
Review existing designs and propose technical solutions and alternatives
Apply applicable standards, manuals, and technical guidelines issued by relevant authorities
Use engineering and geospatial technical tools and software
Work collaboratively with other disciplines to coordinate designs and ensure technical quality
Communicate effectively with management, colleagues, clients, suppliers, contractors, and third parties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
5–10 years of professional experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM methodology
Knowledge of engineering and geospatial technical tools and software
Knowledge of, compliance with, and application of the standards, manuals, and guidelines issued by DNIT, DER, ANTT, VALEC, and other applicable authorities
English or Spanish proficiency is a plus
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Excellent communication skills and ease in building internal and external relationships
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Knowledge and application of SENER’s philosophy, values, principles, standards, and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time employment
A diverse and inclusive work environment
Personal and professional development opportunities
Work-life balance
The opportunity to be part of a global business with a world-class reputation and expertise
An environment that provides the freedom to encourage individual initiatives and add value to operations