{"id":1363772,"url":"https://alion.io/job/visit-albuquerque-drainage-engineer","title":"Drainage Engineer","company":{"id":1790314,"name":"Visit Albuquerque","domain":"visitalbuquerque.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/visitalbuquerque","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Manatal","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Albuquerque, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":89000,"max":124000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":124000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T00:57:12Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T14:45:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) is seeking an experienced and licensed professional engineer to serve as its next Drainage Engineer.\nUnder the direction of the Director of Planning & Engineering, the Drainage Engineer is responsible for professional engineering and contract administration work involving the analysis and review of drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and erosion for drainage, flood control, and stormwater quality planning for the Greater Albuquerque area. This role implements major drainage plans, including design, construction, and regulation, and manages engineering studies, design projects, and/or construction projects. Additionally, this position assists the Director of Planning and Engineering in the development and coordination of Capital Improvement Plans.\nAbout AMAFCA\nAMAFCA plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains an extensive regional flood control system that protects residents, businesses, transportation corridors, and public infrastructure throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area.\nThe organization partners with federal, state, and local governments to deliver major capital improvement projects, maintain critical infrastructure, and provide leadership during storm events and emergency response.\nThe Opportunity\nThe successful candidate is:\nResponsible for long-range planning, studies, and policy matters, including the administration and management of contracts for drainage management plans, flood control project designs, stormwater quality projects, and construction contracts.\nPrepares requests for proposals, defines scopes of services, serves on selection advisory committees, drafts agreements, and negotiates study and design contracts.\nReviews construction plans and specifications and provides guidance to consultants.\nManages AMAFCA contract construction projects as assigned.\nInspects completed projects and monitors facility operations during storms.\nMaintains regular contact with consulting engineers, private developers, City, County, State, and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the public regarding AMAFCA activities and services.\nResponds to public and other inquiries related to flood control and drainage policy, plans, and procedures in the Greater Albuquerque area.\nMay represent AMAFCA at meetings and public hearings concerning drainage issues.\nActs as a backup and supports the Director of Planning and Engineering, the Development Review Engineer, or the Project Engineer in their absence. 10. Assists the Executive Director, the Director of Planning and Engineering, and other staff as required.\nServes as a Lead Engineer, leading projects and providing technical guidance for the Planning and Engineering team/directing junior engineers.\nThe Ideal Candidate\nThe ideal candidate will possess:\nExperience working effectively with government agencies, contractors, and public stakeholders.\nDemonstrated success managing large public infrastructure programs and complex organizational budgets.\nThe ability to communicate technical issues in a manner that informs sound public policy and strategic decision-making.\nSolid knowledge of civil engineering, with a preferred understanding of flood control, hydrology, and water resources.\nFamiliarity with MS Office, hydrology and hydraulics software. Experience with CAD drafting software and geographical information systems desirable.\nKnowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable in a governmental setting. Knowledge of applicable drainage policies, laws, and regulations affecting AMAFCA activities.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in civil engineering, construction management, or directly related discipline.\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience, preferably with a focus in water resource engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management.\nCurrent registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain the same within one (1) year if from out of state.\nExperience with governmental planning and approval processes.\nExperience with budget planning and customer service procedures.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in in civil engineering, construction management, or directly related discipline.\nCertification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).\nThe successful applicant must agree to a pre-employment background and criminal check, pre-employment limited drug screening, and must possess and maintain a valid NM driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4659,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Events & Ticketing","Travel & Tourism","Adventure Tourism"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T00:57:12Z"}],"liveness":{"score":82,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.819,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:14","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":124000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/visit-albuquerque-drainage-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/visit-albuquerque-drainage-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T04:09:30Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4243,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":757,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}