Stormwater And Drainage Engineer

Stormwater And Drainage Engineer

Responsible for the planning, design, and management of stormwater and drainage systems to ensure effective water runoff control, flood prevention, and regulatory compliance in infrastructure and land development projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis: Conduct stormwater modeling, runoff calculations, and flood risk assessments.
• System design: Design stormwater management systems including culverts, detention/retention basins, swales, storm sewers, and outfall structures.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure designs meet local, regional, and national stormwater regulations and environmental standards.
• Erosion and sediment control: Develop and review erosion control plans for construction sites.
• Site development support: Coordinate with civil, environmental, and structural teams on drainage solutions for urban, industrial, and transportation projects.
• Inspection and maintenance planning: Support construction and post-construction inspections; prepare maintenance strategies for stormwater systems.

Requirements:

• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Civil 3D).
• Proven work on infrastructure or land development projects involving stormwater planning and design.
• Understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and low-impact development (LID) practices.

Key skills:

• Strong analytical and technical design skills.
• Knowledge of drainage codes and environmental regulations.
• CAD and GIS proficiency.
• Effective communication and report writing.