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-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • 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 innovative design solutions.

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PE LicenseDrainage Design LeadershipDOT DB or PDB ExperienceMicroStationAutoCAD Civil 3D

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Hard Skills

Drainage DesignHydraulic AnalysisDesign ReportsSpecifications DevelopmentQuantity Tasks

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationOpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringInfrastructure ProjectsDesign-Build SolutionsProject DeliveryRocky 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
Work effectively as a team leader and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
Contribute to innovative design-build solutions and value-added designs supporting project pursuits and delivery
Create designs and drawings supporting clients’ overall project 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
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
Knowledge and experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable transportation drainage engineering software
Ability and commitment to be assigned to local and Rocky Mountain Region-wide projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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