Design-Build Drainage Lead

Trilon Group

. Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation (freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural highways, and shared use facilities) DB and/or PDB pursuits and projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLas Cruces • New Mexico • 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 infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on team leadership, client communication, and project delivery in the Rocky Mountain Region.

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PE LicenseDrainage Design LeadershipDOT DB or PDB ExperienceMicrostationAutoCAD Civil 3D

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignHydraulic AnalysisDesign-Build Project DeliveryQuantity TasksSpecifications Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedVerbal and Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

OpenRoadsMicrostationAutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringInfrastructure ProjectsProject DeadlinesInnovative Pursuits TeamRocky Mountain Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation (freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural highways, and shared use facilities) DB and/or PDB pursuits and projects
Coordinate with other discipline leads
Serve as an integral member of the project delivery team
Lead drainage/hydraulic design, analysis, studies, reports, plans, specifications, and quantity tasks
Work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
Contribute to the growth of Horrocks’ Innovative Pursuits Team and support design-build project pursuits and delivery
Develop value-added designs that help project teams succeed

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
Knowledge and experience with Microstation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation drainage engineering
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
Ability and commitment to be assigned to local and Rocky Mountain Region wide projects
Proven history of meeting project deadlines

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
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO