Civil Engineer

Southern Arkansas University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive salary

PTO

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a civil engineer in Miami, Florida, to design infrastructure projects that benefit South Florida communities. Responsibilities include preparing construction drawings with AutoCAD, performing hydraulic analysis, and coordinating with municipal clients. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers direct mentorship, a competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development without the need for relocation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil engineering experience in South Florida.
• Strong familiarity with municipal infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of Florida Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering construction drawings and specifications.
• Attend project meetings with municipal clients.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analysis for stormwater design.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SWMM

HEC‑HMS

GIS / ArcGIS

Job description

We are a Miami-based civil engineering firm designing infrastructure that moves, protects, and sustains South Florida communities. We work directly with local agencies — including Miami‑Dade Water and Sewer (WASD), FDOT, and municipal public works departments — on water/wastewater systems, stormwater drainage, roadway design, and site development projects.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare civil engineering construction drawings and technical specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D for roadway, drainage, water main, and site development projects.
• Attend and participate in project meetings with municipal clients and public agencies such as Miami‑Dade WASD, FDOT, City of Miami, and Miami‑Dade County Public Works.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analysis using SWMM, HEC‑HMS, and ICPR for stormwater and drainage design.
• Prepare permit applications and engineering reports for submission to regulatory agencies including SFWMD, DERM, and FDOT.
• Conduct site visits and construction observation to verify work is built per plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with subconsultants (surveyors, geotechnical, environmental) and project stakeholders throughout design and construction phases.
• Support project managers with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and project scheduling.

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited program).
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience in South Florida, with exposure to municipal infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D for design and plan production.
• Working knowledge of FDOT Design Standards, Miami‑Dade County design criteria, and Florida Building Code as it applies to site/civil work.
• Demonstrated experience — or strong familiarity — interacting with municipal and government agencies (WASD, FDOT, SFWMD, Miami‑Dade County, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the firm professionally with clients and agencies.

Preferred (not required)

• Engineer Intern (EI) certification / passed FE Exam.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software: SWMM, ICPR, HEC‑RAS, or WaterGEMS.
• Familiarity with SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) process.
• Experience with GIS / ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Working toward or interested in obtaining Florida PE license.

Why Join Us

• Work on real projects with direct community impact across Miami‑Dade and Broward counties.
• Direct mentorship and a clear path toward PE licensure — we support your exam prep and exam fees.
• Small team environment: you'll work alongside senior PEs, not get lost in a large firm hierarchy.
• Competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, and performance-based bonuses.
• Miami-based office — no relocation required.