Drainage Engineer I

About the role

Parsons is hiring a Drainage Engineer I for its Savannah, Georgia office to support major regional transportation infrastructure projects. You will contribute to the design and development of drainage systems, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to deliver transportation infrastructure design projects.
• Manage daily tasks of junior engineers and designers on assigned work.
• Mentor junior staff and guide the use of CAD/CAE modeling software for drainage and stormwater engineering.
• Prepare hydraulic and hydrologic calculations for storm drains, detention facilities, culverts, and water‑quality features.
• Develop storm‑drain plans, profiles, details, and specifications under senior guidance.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to create comprehensive project designs.
• Apply QA/QC standards to assigned tasks.
• Assist in addressing review comments and design issues from clients and approval agencies.
• Support proposal and business‑development activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of drainage, stormwater, or transportation design experience.
• Fundamentals of Engineering certification and ability to obtain a PE license.
• Experience in storm‑drain and water‑quality design for transportation projects.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Civil3D.

Required skills

• MicroStation
• OpenRoads Designer
• Civil3D
• CAD/CAE modeling software for drainage and stormwater engineering
• DOT/FHWA drainage, hydraulic, and hydrology standards
• SWMM modeling (EPA‑SWMM, XPSWMM, InfoWorks, PC‑SWMM)
• StormCAD
• HEC‑RAS
• HEC‑HMS
• ArcMap

What we offer

• Salary range $63,600 – $111,300 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance and holiday benefits.