Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Chen Moore and Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Civil Engineer to manage water, wastewater, and land development projects. This role entails project ownership from planning through execution, fostering client relationships and engaging in community-focused projects. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and emphasizes quality, teamwork, and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education

Qualifications

• Must possess a PE license in Florida.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage civil engineering projects including site development and wastewater.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents, including permitting.

Skills

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Project responsibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

CMA’s headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (150) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

CMA is hiring a Civil Engineer. Candidates should be able to efficiently plan and organize workload, demonstrate success working with a team of professionals, a commitment to quality, good communication skills, and a positive work ethic. The candidate would focus on civil infrastructure (including water and wastewater) utilities, storm water and land development projects for both public and private sector clients. This role will require travel and coordination with professionals from other offices within Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, design, and construction management of civil engineering projects. Projects may includeland & site development,water/wastewater infrastructure, and storm water projects for both private and public sector clients.
• Managing activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, resources, and risk elements to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.
• Project outlines, project initiation, project schedules, project executions, and project closeout
• Lead specification and contract document preparation including permitting, and stakeholder involvement.
• Manage day-to-day activities of project engagements including clients and project teams.
• Successfully interface with multi-disciplinary design teams
• Achieve project objectives including quality/scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFPs/RFQs
• Develop and maintain continuing business relationships with clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.
• Participate in local water and wastewater, and other professional organizations.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; a master’s degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant experience is preferred. Less experienced candidates shall be considered.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida is required.
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Strong client relationship skills
• Strong sense of urgency, project responsibility and initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

CMA's High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work!

• Named "Top 500 Design Firm" nationally by ENR
• Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the
  Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2025.
• Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2025.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South
  Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• Continuing education
• Professional societies
• Cell phone

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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