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Sr. Drainage Lead

Seattle, WA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-02 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead a team of professionals overseeing drainage design for large-scale complex projects, focusing on design-build delivery and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior IC drainage engineering lead (civil/environmental)

Builds

Drainage design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects

Domain

Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Infrastructure

Required skills

Team leadership and mentoring, Project plan production, Budget and schedule management, Client relationship management, Technical expertise in drainage studies, Quality control reviews, Proposal development, Cross-functional collaboration, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Sustainability strategy, Site investigation, Contractor coordination

Preferred skills

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, 15+ years in drainage design, WSDOT highway drainage experience, P.E. license in Washington, WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual Training Certification, Proposal and budget development, Agency regulatory process knowledge, Client connections with local/state agencies

Technologies

WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual

Responsibilities

Mentor, grow, and recruit staff; Lead team overseeing drainage design; Supervise project plan production and technical reports; Establish budgets and schedules; Develop and manage key client relationships; Provide technical expertise for studies and design; Present complex technical solutions; Perform quality control reviews; Participate in technical proposal development; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Ensure regulatory compliance; Develop sustainability strategies; Coordinate with contractors; Conduct site visits and field investigations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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