Senior Transportation Drainage Engineer

Job ID: 46744Location: Boise, Idaho, United StatesCapabilities: Civil and StructuralOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $126,300.00 - $221,000.00Company: JacobsAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Jacobs is seeking a Senior Transportation Drainage Engineer to join our Boise office in support of our Local Transportation team on highway and bridge projects throughout the northwest US. This role is well suited for an experienced drainage engineer who prefers to focus on task leadership for projects of all sizes and providing subject matter expertise for stormwater conveyance and treatment, bridge hydraulics and FEMA compliance.You will lead the planning, analysis, and design of transportation drainage systems while collaborating closely with roadway, bridge, geotechnical, environmental and other disciplines. In this role, you will also provide quality control and mentorship of junior staff on transportation drainage related tasks.Your Responsibilities Will Also Include:• Work collaboratively with project engineers to deliver enclosed storm drainage & surface stormwater analysis and design for urban and rural transportation projects.• Perform drainage analysis and design in accordance with project requirements and agency criteria, including ITD, LHTAC, MDT, City of Boise, City of Nampa, WYDOT, FHWA, as well as County transportation agencies.• Provide hydraulic analysis for bridge and large culvert structures and coordinate designs with roadway and bridge disciplines.• Design bridge deck drainage systems.• Design and analyze stormwater detention, retention and quality facilities.• Support preparation of contract documents including drainage drawings, details, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.• Prepare project specific drainage and hydraulic reports and technical memorandums.#LI-JM5 Here's what you'll need • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S. ABET accredited institution or equivalent.• Professional Engineer registration in Idaho or the ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state.• Eight or more years of experience supporting mid to large scale transportation projects with drainage design and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate drainage design across all project phases with multi-disciplinary teams.Ideally, you'll also have:• Knowledge of ITD, ACHD and FHWA design criteria, standards, and specifications.• Experience using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer. and/or experience using AutoCadd and Civil 3D.• Experience designing roadway stormwater conveyance systems.• Experience with the analysis and design of stormwater facilities, including detention, retention and water quality treatment.• Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for bridges and large culverts structures.• Experience with HEC RAS (1D or 2D) or SRH-2D, HEC HMS, and HY 8.• Experience with GIS software such as ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS.• Familiarity with scour calculations and scour countermeasure design.Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.The base salary range for this position is $126,300.00 to $221,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. Locations CityStateCountryBoiseIdahoUnited States