Master Planning Design Engineer (Drainage & Land Development)
$70,000–$100,000 year
On-site · Corona, California, United States
Job Summary
Master Planning Design Engineer responsible for leading drainage design efforts on residential land development projects from early planning through agency approvals. Coordinate with Drainage Manager and leadership to manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables; lead preparation of preliminary/final drainage studies, plans, and technical reports; develop storm drain improvement plans and hydraulic calculations; prepare drainage reports including PWQMP and FWQMP; evaluate Water Quality BMPs and regulatory strategies; coordinate drainage infrastructure with grading, street, sewer, and water plans; respond to agency review comments and participate in client and agency meetings; maintain compliance with design standards and civil engineering codes; support multidisciplinary teams and drive project coordination and ownership. Preferred PE license; leadership experience overseeing drainage design or coordinating junior staff; familiarity with Southern California agency review and entitlement processes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in residential land development or drainage design
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of drainage design principles, hydraulic calculations, and stormwater infrastructure
- Water Quality Compliance: Working knowledge of WQMP requirements, BMP design, and public agency stormwater regulations
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, public agencies, and project stakeholders
- Organization: Strong project coordination and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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