Lead Transportation Drainage Engineer

Job ID: 41618Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesCapabilities: Civil and StructuralOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $95,200.00 - $130,900.00Company: 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 Thriving communities. Connected cities. Jacobs is seeking a Lead Transportation Drainage Engineer to join our Nashville, Tennessee team in support of our Southeast Transportation practice. In this role, you’ll help deliver innovative drainage solutions for highway and bridge projects across Tennessee, contributing to critical infrastructure improvements throughout the state, including support for the I-24 Choice Lanes Project. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Jacobs’ local drainage capabilities while supporting longstanding client relationships with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and expanding our presence in the Nashville market.This position offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery while helping shape and grow our regional Drainage practice. You’ll leverage your experience to support business development initiatives, contribute to strategic pursuits, and mentor emerging engineers. As our Nashville team continues to grow, you’ll have increasing leadership influence, the ability to guide project delivery, and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a strong, high-performing drainage team across Tennessee and the Southeast.What you'll doCollaborate with project engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver enclosed storm drainage analysis and design for urban and rural transportation projectsPerform drainage analysis and design in accordance with project requirements and applicable agency criteria, including TDOT standards and local municipal requirementsProvide hydraulic analysis for cross-drainage structures and integrate results with roadway and bridge designsDesign and analyze stormwater management and water quality facilitiesSupport preparation of contract documents including drainage plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantitiesPrepare project-specific drainage reports, hydraulic studies, and technical memorandaContribute to business development efforts by leveraging TDOT and local agency relationships and supporting growth of the Nashville drainage practiceMentor and support the technical development of junior engineers and designers Here's what you'll need Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state8 or more years of experience delivering drainage designs and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for mid- to large-scale transportation projects for TDOT, or other DOTStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines and project phasesIdeally, you'll also haveWorking knowledge of TDOT design standards, manuals, specifications, and permitting requirements, as well as local municipal criteria throughout Middle Tennessee, includingNPDES permittingSWPPP development and EPSC design/complianceProficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer Drainage and UtilitiesExperience designing enclosed storm sewer systems for roadway projects, stormwater management systemsExperience performing FEMA floodplain modeling, developing CLOMR/LOMR documentation, and familiarity with tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and HY-8Exposure to advanced hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS 2D, XPSWMM, or InfoWorks ICMExperience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, or QGISEstablished relationships with TDOT staff, local agencies, and transportation stakeholders in Tennessee#LI-KD1 #TennTOur 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 $95,200.00 to $130,900.00. 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 July 01, 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 CityStateCountryNashvilleTennesseeUnited States