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Sr. Drainage Lead

Seattle, WA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-02 → 2026-09-25

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

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

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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