Drainage Engineer

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GFT is seeking a dedicated Drainage Engineer to join our Southeast Transportation Group. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either our Orlando or Maitland, FL office.

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.

• 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 essência 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering (or a related field).
• 6+ years of experience in drainage design for highway and roadway projects.
• Proficient in Open Roads Designer.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans, and Drainage Manual.
• Prior experience on FDOT District 6 (D6) projects strongly preferred.

• Prior experience on FDOT District 6 (D6) projects strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain in 6 months.

The range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and 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, internal and external training, and support of professional organization participation.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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.

Orlando, FL

Full‑time

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM