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How much do grading drainage jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for grading drainage in Riverside, CA is $101,087.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,200.00 and $114,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Grading Drainage vs Drainage Technician?

AspectGrading DrainageDrainage Technician
CertificationsOSHA, equipment operationOSHA, safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoorConstruction, outdoor, maintenance
Employer & IndustryConstruction, landscaping, civil engineeringConstruction, utilities, landscaping

Grading Drainage involves shaping land to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding, often requiring heavy equipment operation. Drainage Technicians focus on installing, repairing, and maintaining drainage systems. While both roles work outdoors in construction or landscaping, grading drainage emphasizes land grading, whereas drainage technicians handle system components. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service.

What is grading drainage?

Grading drainage involves shaping the land surface to direct water away from structures and prevent pooling or erosion. It typically requires knowledge of soil types, proper slope calculations, and the use of tools like shovels, rakes, or heavy machinery to achieve effective water flow management.

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Infographic showing various Grading Drainage job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,087 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development - CA #2766

Orange, CA

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Position Title Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development - CA #2766

Relocation Yes

Location Orange CA

Consulting Engineering firm specializes in entitlement services, grading, drainage, street, sewer, water and utility design, ALTA surveys, topographic and boundary surveys, mapping, construction surveys and construction support. Clients include public agencies, developers, cemeteries, religious organizations, lenders, title companies and general contractors.

Company has successfully completed over 5,000 projects in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas, giving the firm experience working with over 400 public agencies to negotiate project approvals.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Minimum 5 years' experience in preparation of Hydrology/hydraulic Reports, Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), Drainage Studies and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). California PE registration required. QSP/QSD Certification a plus. Duties will also include design of site improvements, public street and utility improvements. AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience required.

Bottom line requirements we need notes on with candidate submittal:

1. 5 + years of experience in preparation of Hydrology/hydraulic Reports, Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), Drainage Studies and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). 

2. California PE.

3. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.

4. QSP/QSD Certification a plus.


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