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Senior Drainage Engineer

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Parsons Corporation

Sandy, UT (In Person)

$121,550 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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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:
  • In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! If you're a drainage and stormwater expert who wants to
  • lead designs, mentor others, and make a lasting impact
  • on transportation infrastructure, we'd like to talk to you.
  • Apply today
  • to join Parsons as a
  • Senior Drainage Engineer
  • and help us deliver the infrastructure that connects and protects communities. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
  • Senior Drainage Engineer
  • to join our team growing team in Salt Lake City and lead critical infrastructure design projects
  • in Utah and across the nation
•. In this role, you'll lead drainage and stormwater design on high‑impact transportation projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that is shaping the future of mobility, safety, and resilience in our communities. You'll be backed by the resources of a global firm and a culture that values technical excellence, ownership, and growth—while enjoying flexibility, strong benefits, and opportunities to advance your career as a technical lead and project leader.
  • Why This Role is Different
  • + •High impact & visibility:•Take ownership of complex drainage and stormwater designs that directly improve safety, mobility, and sustainability on major transportation projects.
+
  • Technical leadership:
  • Serve as a go‑to drainage expert, leading design efforts and guiding junior staff in best practices and modern tools. +
  • Collaboration & variety:
  • Work closely with roadway, structural, utilities, and other disciplines on a diverse mix of projects, including
  • alternative project delivery (
  • design‑build, CM/GC
  • )•work.
+
  • Career growth:
  • Build your profile with client interaction, proposal and business development support, and opportunities to grow into broader leadership roles. This is a unique opportunity to take charge of our growing technical practice in Utah.
  • What You'll Be Doing
  • You will lead and support the planning and design of drainage and stormwater systems for transportation infrastructure projects, with responsibilities that include:
  • Technical design & analysis
  • + Prepare
  • hydraulic and hydrologic calculations
  • for storm drains, detention facilities, culverts, water quality (BMP/LID) features, and other related items. + Develop storm drain
  • plans, profiles, details, and specifications
  • . + Apply standard
  • DOT/FHWA
    drainage, hydraulic, and hydrology standards and practices
  • in your designs
  • Leadership & coordination
  • + Work in a
  • team environment
  • to help deliver transportation infrastructure design projects. + Provide
  • daily task management
  • of junior engineers, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality and efficiency. + Provide
  • mentorship and guidance
  • to junior staff in standard engineering practices and methodologies, including
  • CAD modeling software for drainage and stormwater engineering
  • . + Coordinate with counterparts in other design disciplines (roadway, structural, utilities, etc.) to develop
  • comprehensive, integrated project designs
  • . +
  • Lead the design effort
  • for local projects as well as segments of larger
  • alternative project delivery projects
  • .
    • Quality, client interface & business support
    • + Implement
    • quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
    • standard practices to ensure accurate, constructible designs. + Interface with clients to address
    • review comments, design issues, and constraints
    • , acting as a trusted technical resource. + Support and participate in
    • proposal and business development activities
    • , bringing forward innovative drainage and stormwater solutions.
    • What You'll Bring (Required)
    • + •Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)•and typically •8+ years of related work•experience.
    +
    • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) Certification
    • and ability to obtain a
    • PE license
    • . + Experience in
    • storm drain and water quality design
    • directly related to
    • transportation projects
    • . + Experience with
    • MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Civil 3D
    • . + Ability to work in the Salt Lake office a minimum of two to three days per week.
    • Desired / Preferred Qualifications
    • + •Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
    • + Experience with
    • CAD and other software associated with transportation design (Bentley and/or Autodesk)
    • . + Knowledge of standard
    • DOT/FHWA
      drainage, hydraulic, and hydrology standards and practices
    • . + Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools, including (but not limited to): +
    • SWMM Modeling
    • (e.g., EPA‑SWMM, XP‑SWMM, InfraWorks, PC‑SWMM) +
    • StormCAD
    • + •HEC‑RAS•+ •HEC‑HMS•+ •ArcMap•+ •Strong communication skills•, including the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
    + Experience
    • writing drainage reports
    • for transportation projects. + Demonstrated
    • experience leading drainage design
    • + Experience working on
    • Alternative Project Delivery (design‑build, CM/GC) projects
    • . + Ability to
    • work independently and assume responsibility
    • for technical quality, schedule, and coordination.
    • 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—
    APPLY TODAY!
    Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ . About UsParsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

    Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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