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Senior Drainage Engineer

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Parsons

Sandy Springs, GA (In Person)

$121,550 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Job Description

Senior Drainage Engineer Parsons - 3.9 Sandy Springs, GA Job Details $88,400 - $154,700 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Military leave Paid time off Paid military leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Management Infrastructure design Managing design projects Managing engineering teams Bachelor's degree Drainage systems Leading team collaboration initiatives Transportation engineering Professional Engineer Technical Proficiency Full Job Description In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Sandy Springs office to support major regional transportation infrastructure projects! In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of drainage systems for transportation and infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will help deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs and regulatory requirements while advancing your technical expertise.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead drainage design efforts for local transportation projects and for segments of larger alternative project delivery projects. Manage and oversee the work of junior and mid-level engineers and designers, including task assignment, review, and coordination. Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff on drainage and stormwater engineering methods, including CAD/CAE modeling software. Prepare and review complex hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for storm drains, detention facilities, culverts, water quality features, and related systems. Develop and review storm drain plans, profiles, details, and specifications, ensuring consistency and quality across project deliverables. Coordinate closely with other design disciplines to develop comprehensive and integrated project designs. Lead implementation of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standard practices on drainage deliverables. Interface with clients to address review comments, clarify design issues or constraints, and represent the drainage discipline in meetings and workshops. Support and participate in proposal and business development activities. Lead or contribute to the preparation of drainage reports, design documentation, and supporting calculations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) 7+ years of related drainage, stormwater, or transportation design experience Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to storm drain and water quality design related directly to transportation projects. Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Civil 3D. Proven ability to lead design tasks and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with CAD and other software associated with transportation design (Bentley and/or Autodesk). In-depth knowledge of standard
DOT/FHWA
drainage, hydraulic, and hydrology standards and practices. Experience with, but not limited to, SWMM Modeling tools (e.g., EPA-SWMM, XPSWMM, InfoWorks, PC-SWMM), StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcMap. Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders. Significant experience writing and reviewing drainage reports and technical documentation. Demonstrated experience leading drainage design teams and delivering complex drainage design packages.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range:
$88,400.00 - $154,700.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—
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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments. Work Life Harmony Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays. Career Development We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs. Veteran Support We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life. Mind & Body At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup. Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.