Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Lead Drainage Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBlacksburg, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
At least 4 years of drainage design experience.
A Professional Engineer license, or Engineer-In-Training status with intent to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within one year.
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as Ensoftec, HY-8, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
A solid understanding of VDOT drainage design standards, regulations, and construction.
A solid understanding of Virginia Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control design standards, regulations, and constructability.
Strong, proactive communication skills to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Design stormwater management systems, culverts, storm drains, and other drainage structures for roadways, highways, and bridges in compliance with VDOT, federal, state, and local design requirements.
Manage hydraulic design elements across a range of transportation projects, including interstate widening and interchange projects, bridge replacements and widenings, and drainage improvement projects for VDOT- and locality-managed tasks.
Assist the design team in navigating applicable federal, state, and local environmental compliance regulations, including stormwater management, floodplain management, streams and wetlands, MS4, and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.
Review, design, and perform field construction inspections of erosion and sediment control in accordance with VDOT, state, and local requirements and regulations.
Coordinate with civil and transportation engineers, contractors, and VDOT personnel to integrate drainage designs with overall project objectives.
Prepare engineering reports, drainage calculations, and technical documents for VDOT project submission.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge and experience using HEC-RAS, SWMM, HEC-HMS, TR-55, and TR-20.
Active and applicable environmental certifications.
An active VDEQ Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control.

Rinker Design Associates, a DRMP company, Powered by Trilon (RDA) is seeking a skilled Drainage Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and performing supporting drainage analysis for stormwater conveyance systems on transportation projects, ensuring compliance with VDOT, State, Local and Federal design requirements or regulations specific to drainage design, stormwater management, and floodplains.

💥$10K Sign-On Bonus💥

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design: Design stormwater management systems, culverts, storm drains, and other drainage structures for roadways, highways, and bridges, in compliance with to VDOT/Federal/State/Local design requirements.
Project Management-Discipline Specific: Hydraulics: Manage the overall hydraulic design related elements on a wide-range of Transportation-type projects for VDOT and Locality managed tasks. Projects will range from Interstate widening/Interchange projects, bridge replacement/widenings, and drainage improvement projects.
Environmental Compliance: Knowledgeable to assist the Design Team to navigate through applicable Federal, State, and Local Environmental Compliance regulations. Including Stormwater Management, Floodplain Management, Streams/Wetlands, MS4, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, etc. Holding an active and applicable Environmental Certifications would be a plus.
Erosion and Sediment Control: Knowledgeable to perform review, design, and field construction inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control, in accordance with VDOT, State, and local requirements and regulations. Holding an active VDEQ Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control would be a plus.
Collaboration: Coordinate with civil and transportation engineers, contractors, and VDOT personnel to integrate drainage designs with overall project objectives.
Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed engineering reports, drainage calculations, and technical documents for VDOT project submission.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in drainage design.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the intent to obtain PE licensure within 1 years.
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software, such as Ensoftec,HY-8, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
Knowledge and experience using HEC-RAS, SWMM, HEC-HMS, TR-55, TR-20 would be a plus.
Solid understanding of VDOT drainage design standards, regulations, and construction.
Solid understanding of Virginia Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control design standards, regulations, and constructability.
Strong, proactive communication skills to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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