Design-Build Drainage Lead

Trilon Group

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • 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, utilizing software such as Microstation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Proven ability to lead teams, maintain client relationships, and deliver projects on time.

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PE LicenseDrainage Design LeadershipDOT DB or PDB ExperienceMicrostation ProficiencyOpenRoads Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignHydraulic AnalysisProject DeliveryQuantity TasksDesign Specifications

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

MicrostationOpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringInfrastructure ProjectsDB ProjectsPDB ProjectsRocky Mountain Region Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation DB and/or PDB pursuits and projects, including freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural highways, and shared-use facilities
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
Use Microstation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable transportation drainage engineering software
Maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
Support local and Rocky Mountain Region-wide projects
Create designs and drawings supporting clients' overall project goals

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
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
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