Senior Drainage Engineer

Trilon Group

. Design and analyze roadway and regional flood control facilities .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on roadway and flood control facility design, including proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic software. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) LicensureHydraulics Design ExperienceBentley ProjectWiseAutoCAD Civil 3DHEC-RAS Expertise

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Hard Skills

Roadway Drainage DesignFlood Control Facility DesignErosion Control DesignHydrologic SoftwareHydraulic SoftwareDOT Plan PreparationAASHTO GuidelinesFHWA GuidelinesTechnical Report PreparationCost Estimation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOutstanding Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationOpenRoadsHEC-1HEC-2Project Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsFlood Control AgenciesStakeholder ManagementClient RelationsProject Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and analyze roadway and regional flood control facilities
Prepare studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects
Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
Interface with state and local agency clients
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
Assist with proposal preparation, including oral presentations
Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to complete projects
Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
8–15+ years of professional hydraulics design experience
Experience designing roadway drainage and flood control facilities
Experience designing erosion control and water control facilities
Experience and relationships with transportation and flood control agencies are highly preferred
Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable drainage engineering software
Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic software, including HEC-1, HEC-2, and HEC-RAS
Experience with DOT and Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
Knowledge of DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA highway drainage design criteria and guidelines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact and work cooperatively with clients and multidisciplinary team members
Ability to multitask across multiple projects
Willingness to work on local projects or in workshare arrangements with other offices
Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Experience managing technical staff and project teams
Desire to grow personally and professionally in a team environment

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