Design-Build Drainage Lead
Trilon Group
$180,000 - $230,000 / year
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Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we work. As a Design-Build Drainage Lead/Manager for our Innovative Pursuits Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of one of the Mountain West region’s leading Design-Build teams. We are teamed with local and national contractors, and together we provide our clients with innovative solutions that drive projects to success. Our goal is to provide value-added designs that help make our teams successful in the pursuit and delivery of our projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead drainage discipline engineering teams for transportation (freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural highways, and shared use facilities) DB and/or PDB pursuits and projects
- Coordinate with other discipline leads
- Integral member of the project delivery team
- Lead drainage/hydraulic design, analysis, studies, reports, plans, specifications, and quantity tasks
- Knowledge and experience with Microstation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation drainage engineering
- Work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
- Ability and commitment to be assigned to local and Rocky Mountain Region wide projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
- Proven history of meeting project deadlines
- A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goals
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Current PE license, preferred state(s): UT, NV, AZ, ID, CO, NM, WA
- 10+ years of leading drainage design for infrastructure projects
- 3+ years of DOT DB or PDB experience
- Must be able to work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
- Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels
- Organized and detail-oriented
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
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Benefits
- At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Generous paid time off 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6% Professional development opportunities including in-house training Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status #LI-CW1
About this role
Trilon Group's Innovative Pursuits Team is seeking a Design-Build Drainage Lead to manage engineering teams on transportation infrastructure projects across the Mountain West. This role combines technical leadership with project delivery responsibility—you'll oversee drainage design, hydraulic analysis, and specifications for highways, interchanges, and shared-use facilities while coordinating with other discipline leads and contractors. The position requires hands-on expertise in Microstation, OpenRoads, and Civil 3D, paired with the ability to lead teams, communicate effectively with clients, and deliver projects on schedule.
You should have at least 10 years leading drainage design for infrastructure projects and 3+ years of DOT design-build or progressive design-build experience. A PE license (preferably in UT, NV, AZ, ID, CO, NM, or WA) is preferred. Beyond technical competence, this role demands strong interpersonal skills, organizational rigor, and a commitment to growing professionally while supporting the broader team's goals.
The position offers a salary of $180,000–$230,000, hybrid work based in Reno, and a notably flexible comp time policy—hours over 40 per week can be taken as additional pay or PTO. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, a 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%, professional development support, and paid professional memberships and licensure.
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