Drainage Engineer
Department: Community Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, Las Cruces, NM
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Lead and contribute to the design of stormwater, drainage, and flood mitigation systems for land development and infrastructure projects
- Prepare and review drainage reports, technical calculations, plans, and specifications
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM, InfoDrainage, or similar)
- Apply local, regional, and national drainage standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Identify and manage drainage-related risks, constraints, and opportunities throughout project development
- Manage assigned project components from concept through detailed design and construction support
- Coordinate with civil, transportation, structural, and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction
- Support development of cost estimates, schedules, and design optimizations
- Collaborate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and resolve technical issues
- Participate in project meetings and present technical information clearly and confidently
- Support proposal preparation, scope definition, and business development efforts as needed
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Review work prepared by others to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, tools, and internal processes
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 7–9 years of progressive experience in drainage and stormwater engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE / P.Eng. / CEng) license or actively working toward licensure
- Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and drainage design principles
- Proficiency with drainage and modeling software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, InfoDrainage, XP-SWMM, or equivalent)
- Experience working with public and private sector clients
- Ability to interpret survey data, geotechnical reports, and environmental constraints
- Solid knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and approval processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities and work independently
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
- High attention to detail with a focus on practical, constructible solutions
Why would a candidate want this job?
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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