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Civil Engineer – Drainage / Stormwater Engineer

Company Name: TLP Engineering Consultants
Location: Tampa, FL
Project Focus: Transportation Infrastructure, Municipal Engineering, Land Development, Stormwater Management
Work Setting: Full-Time | Collaborative Engineering Environment
Salary: $90,000 – $155,000+ (Based on Experience, Licensure & Business Development Capabilities)
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is an opportunity to engineer resilient infrastructure and shape the future of communities across Florida through innovative drainage and stormwater solutions. As a Civil Engineer specializing in drainage, you will play a key role in delivering technically complex projects that support transportation networks, municipal systems, and land development initiatives. Your expertise will influence project outcomes from initial analysis through design, permitting, and construction.

The firm offers a collaborative environment where technical excellence, professional growth, and client impact are equally valued. Whether your passion is advanced design, project leadership, mentoring engineers, or expanding client relationships, this role provides a platform to grow your career while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drainage and stormwater engineering solutions for transportation, municipal, and land development projects
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to evaluate drainage systems and stormwater performance
• Develop drainage reports, calculations, construction documents, specifications, and technical plans
• Engineer storm sewer systems, culverts, detention/retention facilities, and erosion control measures
• Apply industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate project design and execution
• Support project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineering staff
• Contribute to proposal development, client engagement, and business development efforts as experience and interest allow
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, technical standards, and project delivery strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater engineering
• Experience supporting transportation, municipal, or land development projects
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling principles
• Understanding of Florida drainage standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality technical work

Software Experience

• OpenRoads Designer
• MicroStation
• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• ICPR
• EPA SWMM
• AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Florida PE through reciprocity
• Experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) drainage design standards
• Background in transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience with floodplain analysis and stormwater management permitting
• Experience supporting proposals, client relationships, or business development initiatives
• Project management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities
• Interest in combining technical expertise with client-facing opportunities

About TLP Engineering Consultants

TLP Engineering Consultants is a respected engineering organization delivering innovative civil infrastructure solutions across Florida. With expertise spanning transportation, municipal services, and land development, the team partners with public and private clients to create reliable, sustainable, and community-focused projects. The culture emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities for professionals to build long-term careers.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of TLP Engineering Consultants. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

Keywords

Civil Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Stormwater Management, Hydrologic Modeling, Hydraulic Analysis, FDOT, Transportation Engineering, Municipal Infrastructure, Land Development, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Water Resources Engineering, Florida Engineering