Design-Build Drainage Lead

Trilon Group

. Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation DB and/or PDB pursuits and projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drainage design and hydraulic analysis for infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on collaboration, client communication, and project delivery success. Holds a current PE license and possesses extensive experience in leading teams and managing transportation drainage engineering tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PE LicenseDrainage Design LeadershipDOT DB or PDB ExperienceMicrostation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3DClient Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignHydraulic AnalysisProject DeliveryQuantity TasksDesign Specifications

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MicrostationOpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringInfrastructure ProjectsProject DeadlinesRocky Mountain Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation 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 with local and national contractors to provide innovative solutions for project pursuits and delivery
Create value-added designs supporting project success and client goals
Grow personally and professionally while working in a team environment

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 transportation drainage engineering
Ability 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
Proven history of meeting project deadlines
Ability and commitment to be assigned to local and Rocky Mountain Region wide projects

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