Senior Drainage Engineer

GFT is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Drainage Engineer requiring regular attendance at either our Miami office or embedded at FDOT District 6 office in Miami, FL . 

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of drainage solutions for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida, with a strong focus on supporting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other public-sector clients. 

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.   

What you’ll be challenged to do: 

You’ll support transportation and infrastructure projects by preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, drainage designs, and permitting documents. Your work will involve hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management design, and ensuring compliance with FDOT and local standards. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and permitting documents. 

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including stormwater collection system analysis. 

• Develop stormwater management designs and obtain permits in compliance with state and local regulations. 

• Perform reviews of drainage designs, plans, and reports for FDOT and municipal transportation projects. 

• Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and compliance with applicable FDOT standards and guidelines. 

What you will bring to our firm:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering (or a related field). 

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida 

• 5+ years post PE license 

• 10+ years of experience in drainage design for highway and roadway projects. 

• Pump Station and Deep Well experience 

• Proficient in OpenRoads Designer. 

• Strong knowledge of FDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans, and Drainage Manual. 

What we prefer you bring:  

• Prior experience on FDOT District 6 (D6) projects strongly preferred. 

Compensation: 

The range for this position is salary range is $150,000 – $185,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. 

Featured Benefits:  

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. 

• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. 

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. 

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education. 

• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations 

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions. 

 

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

 

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

 

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

 

Location: Miami, FLCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

 

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