Drainage Designer

DescriptionGPI is seeking a Drainage Designer to join our growing transportation and infrastructure team. This position will support the development of stream crossing, drainage system, and erosion and sediment control designs for transportation projects. The position will focus primarily on hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design, and the ideal candidate will have a desire to collaborate with and support other design disciplines throughout the life of transportation projects. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: ResponsibilitiesPerform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway, bridge, and site development projectsDesign and analyze hydraulic structures and assist in preparing Bridge Survey Reports and Culvert Survey ReportsPerform floodplain analysis and support SFC/CLOMR/LOMR package preparationDesign stormwater management and drainage systems including:Closed drainage systems, cross-pipes and open channelsStormwater Control Measures (SCMs) Prepare drainage reports, calculations, construction drawings, and technical memorandaDesign erosion and sediment control plans and prepare supporting documents and calculationsApply state NCDOT, municipal, and regulatory design criteria and standardsCoordinate with roadway, structural, utilities and environmental design teams and assist in preparing deliverablesSupport permit applications with permit drawings and Stormwater Management Plans Assist with construction phase services, including shop drawing review and field supportContribute to quality control efforts (as experience level allows)QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field0 - 4 years of drainage and hydraulic design experience (transportation preferred)Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6 monthsFamiliarity with hydrology and hydraulics principlesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environmentPreferred ExperienceHydrologic and Hydraulic analysis and design for NCDOT highway and transportation projectsProficiency with drainage and design software such as:HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8HydroCAD, StormCAD, or similarMicroStation / OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3DStormwater permitting and regulatory coordination experienceFamiliarity with NCDOT and local agency drainage, erosion and sediment control, and floodplain standardsFloodplain analysis and FEMA mapping support experience2-D Floodplain Modeling experienceExperience with green infrastructure and sustainable drainage solutionsPassed the PE ExamRequirementsMaintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final considerationRead, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English languageBasic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team membersAble to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/VNotice To Third-Party AgenciesGPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity.GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. 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