Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Principal Drainage Engineer (Design)
Lead design of drainage systems for civil/transport projects, overseeing modeling and team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Principal Drainage Engineer will lead drainage design for civil and transport infrastructure, conduct detailed hydrological and hydraulic analysis, and provide technical expertise for stormwater quality systems and major transverse drainage structures. The position also emphasizes a digital work environment, BIM coordination, hydrologic modeling, calculations, report writing, design reviews, and supervision of junior engineers while building strong client relationships and obtaining design approvals. • Design civil and transport infrastructure drainage systems. • Perform detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic models. • Provide technical expertise for stormwater quality systems and major transverse drainage structures. • Promote a digital work environment and coordinate BIM/3‑D modeling efforts. • Conduct hydrologic modeling, calculations, drawings, report writing, and design reviews. • Supervise, mentor, and support intermediate and junior engineers. • Lead projects, build client relationships, and obtain design approvals. • Coordinate with CAD/BIM/3‑D modeling teams on project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drainage design
- ▸hydrologic modeling
- ▸bim coordination
- ▸design review
- ▸report writing
- ▸team supervision
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil, hydraulic, hydrology, water or environmental engineering and have at least 12 years of water engineering experience, including stormwater drainage design for civil and transport projects. A strong grasp of hydrology and hydraulics, proficiency with modeling software such as SWMM, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, Infoworks ICM, and expertise in GIS and CAD tools are required, as well as knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Design. Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification or progress toward it, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams are essential. A master’s degree in water engineering or hydrology is advantageous. Parsons values diversity and inclusion, invests in employee wellbeing, and offers unlimited growth opportunities. The company, founded in 1944, delivers digitally enabled solutions for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets worldwide, while warning candidates to beware of fraudulent recruitment practices. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Hydrology, Water, or Environmental Engineering. • Possess a minimum of 12 years of water engineering experience, including stormwater drainage design. • Demonstrate proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic software such as SWMM, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, and Infoworks ICM (1D/2D). • Exhibit strong GIS and CAD skills (ArcMap, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation). • Knowledge of Water Sensitive Design and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS). • Be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or progressing toward qualification. • Maintain excellent verbal and written communication and organizational abilities. • Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Master’s degree in Water Engineering/Hydrology is preferred.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸12+ years
- ▸swmm
- ▸autocad
- ▸gis
- ▸chartered
Work Environment
Office Full-Time