Arcadis

Stormwater Hydraulic Engineer - Kentucky

Arcadis  •  $88k - $132k/yr  •  Lexington, KY (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

As an Arcadian, you will help deliver innovative and sustainable Stormwater and Hydraulic Engineering solutions that protect communities and improve transportation infrastructure across Kentucky. You are part of a global network of 36,000 engineers, planners, and technical experts across 70+ countries, all dedicated to solving complex challenges and enhancing quality of life.

Every project you contribute to matters. By collaborating with curious, multidisciplinary teams, you will tackle the state’s most complex drainage and roadway projects—from interstates and urban corridors to bridges and design-build initiatives—delivering practical, lasting solutions while advancing your career and expanding your professional expertise.

Role accountabilities:

Qualifications & Experience:

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater management system designs, including drainage networks, culverts, channels, detention/retention systems, and floodplain evaluations
  • Prepare and review drainage reports, calculations, and construction documentation in accordance with project requirements and standards
  • Ensure compliance with state and local stormwater regulations, including coordination with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Division of Water
  • Develop stormwater design solutions for transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects across Kentucky, ensuring alignment with environmental and permitting requirements
  • Conduct watershed studies and floodplain analyses, including evaluation of potential impacts and mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (roadway, structural, environmental) to integrate drainage and stormwater systems into overall project design
  • Support permitting efforts, including preparation of regulatory documentation and coordination with relevant agencies
  • Assist during construction phases by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and providing technical support

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in stormwater and roadway drainage design, including culverts, bridges, detention/retention systems, and hydraulic modeling
  • Proven project management experience, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to all phases of design-build and infrastructure projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility is a plus
  • Strong understanding of state and local stormwater regulations, roadway design standards, and hydraulic analysis principles
  • Familiarity with industry-standard design and modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HY-8, StormCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, GIS) with a willingness to learn and adapt

Key Attributes

  • Experience contributing to DOT or state transportation projects is a plus, providing exposure to large-scale, high-impact infrastructure initiatives
  • Solid understanding of FEMA floodplain regulations and ability to apply them in practical design solutions
  • Strong knowledge of stormwater design, including open channel conveyance, closed drainage systems, and post-construction water quality practices tailored to linear transportation projects
  • Hands-on experience with hydraulic and stormwater modeling software, including Bentley StormCAD, CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, ICPR, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, SMS, SRH-2D, with the ability to learn new tools quickly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, regularly taking on new projects and challenges with confidence
  • Possession of an NCEES record or willingness to establish one is a plus, supporting future PE licensure

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $131,868. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities.

We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs.

From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact.

Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive.

Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Amsterdam, NL
Year Founded
Unknown
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