DRAINAGE ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 28, 2025 - The Drainage Engineer brings expertise in designing drainage conveyance systems and ponds, ensuring compliance with TxDOT standards for civil and transportation projects. Demonstrates strong communication skills, initiative, and independent judgment to address complex work challenges effectively. Acts as a brand ambassador, promoting diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within a dynamic team environment.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Drainage Engineer Resume
- Drainage System Design
- Ponds Design
- Hydrological Modeling
- Civil Engineering Standards
- TxDOT Standards Compliance
- CAD Software Proficiency
- Hydraulic Analysis
- Stormwater Management
- Technical Report Writing
- Quality Management Auditing
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Initiative
- Independent Judgment
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Summary of Drainage Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Civil Engineering with 5 Years of Experience
- Prior experience as drainage engineer on civil or transportation projects.
- Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
- Must be able to communicate effectively, verbal and written
- Experience in design of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with TxDOT standards
- Experience in design of ponds
- Experience in the following software: Geopak, Inroads, Corridor Modeling, Autoturn, MicroStation or other equivalent CAD software
- Be a Brand Ambassador for the company who believes in diversity and inclusion
- Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
- Be able to multi-task in a team environment
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
- Be able to communicate effectively verbal and written
2. BA in Environmental Engineering with 4 Years of Experience
- Experience in highway drainage design and hydraulics engineering.
- Work-related experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design of stormwater systems, including detention facilities, bridge and culvert stream crossings.
- Familiarity with state and or municipal and collar county stormwater regulations in greater Chicagoland area.
- Experience in: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY8, XPSWMM, GEOPAK Drainage or similar HandH programs
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Experience in using MicroStation, GEOPAK or Open Roads Designer.
- Experience in MDOT or local road projects.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Focus, thoroughness and keen attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of 12D, DRAINS, HEC-RAS and other modelling packages
3. BA in Hydraulic Engineering with 6 Years of Experience
- Experience with design software such as GIS (ArcMap), AutoCAD, MicroStation, InRoads, HECHMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox.
- Ability to learn Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer/SUDA, or other hydrology/hydraulics programs
- Experience designing highway and other transportation drainage systems and erosion control measures
- Experience and/or interest with hydrology and hydraulics for river systems, 1D and 2D
- Experience With Water Quality Analysis And Design
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrates strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and capable of working with internal colleagues, clients, contractors, and regulatory agency staff.
- Team oriented with strong capability to learn, mentor, and work independently while managing time and budget.
- Solid problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Commitment to service excellence demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deliver results to strict/tight deadlines.
- Professional and flexible approach to work.
4. BA in Water Resources Engineering with 3 Years of Experience
- Have a background in drainage
- Preferably have a CSCS card, High Pressure Water Jetting, Confined Spaces
- Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record and DVLA check.
- Excellent customer facing skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated Experience using MicroStation or AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with InRoads Storm and Sanitary, Storm CAD, Subsurface Utilities Design and Analysis (SUDA) is desirable
- Transportation drainage and/or stormwater related design experience
- Professional Engineering License in FL, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- Experience with design of stormwater management systems including retention and detention ponds with ICPR or similar software packages.
- Experience with design of open and closed conveyance systems including the application of design software.
5. BA in Urban and Regional Planning with 7 Years of Experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex data (quantitative and qualitative), draw conclusions, and produce solutions and decisions.
- Knowledge of best practice in an engineering and technical environment across the asset lifecycle.
- Ability to identify and escalate risks, issues and conflicts
- Strong communication and presentation.
- Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
- Confidence in dealing with high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity in a constantly changing and challenging environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of transport engineering with specific rail experience, covering specification, design, implementation and maintenance.
- Experience of working as part of as part of an Engineering Team proving support to large, technically complex, safety focused and regulated projects, where there are multiple, complex interfaces.
- Proven ability to review and assure engineering solutions within a complex technical environment.
- Experience in facilitating and driving innovation in an engineering and technical environment.
- Previous experience working on RMS projects
6. BA in Construction Management with 2 Years of Experience
- Patch Repair experience
- Experience in Drainage or Ground works
- Experience in High Pressure Water Jetting
- Excellent standard of customer care
- Re-Rounding experience
- Self-motivation and ability to use initiative
- Strong work ethic and flexible attitude
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Experience In soils investigations with hydraulic equipment, window sampling equipment desired
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to develop design reports and permit applications.
- Ability and attitude to work effectively in a team environment