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Balfour Beatty plc · 15 hours ago

Drainage Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services. They are seeking a Construction Engineer with a focus on drainage systems, responsible for overseeing the design, planning, and construction of drainage systems on heavy civil and infrastructure projects.

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Responsibilities

Manage the construction and installation of drainage systems, including storm sewers, culverts, detention basins, channels, and erosion control structures

Support the development and review of design drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs related to drainage work

Conduct field inspections to verify proper installation of drainage systems in accordance with design and regulatory requirements

Apply knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management practices to solve field issues

Ensure proper grading, slope stabilization, and erosion/sediment control

Collaborate with project teams, clients, inspectors, and agencies to ensure drainage systems meet regulatory standards and project requirements

Support subcontractor coordination for drainage scope, including scheduling, materials, and quality control

Track quantities, costs, and progress for drainage-related work

Prepare daily reports, logs, and documentation to support compliance and project record-keeping

Qualification

Drainage system designHydrologyHydraulicsConstruction engineeringMicrosoft Office proficiencySafety awarenessProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field required

2+ years of experience in construction engineering with a focus on drainage, stormwater, or heavy civil projects

Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality