Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their dynamic Water/Wastewater and Utilities team in Miami. This role offers the opportunity to design and manage innovative water systems while collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team. With a strong emphasis on quality and client satisfaction, you will lead projects that significantly impact the community. The company fosters a culture of growth, encouraging employees to flourish through professional development and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonuses

New Parent Leave

Childcare resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering design experience required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Design water transmission and distribution systems and treatment facilities.
• Manage project tasks and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Communication skills

Municipal engineering

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWater

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Miami, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their Water/Wastewater and Utilities team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Designing water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions.
• Managing project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and providing regular communication and guidance with less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external clients to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Maintain a high degree of quality sets of plans along with checking the work of others.
• Create work plans and adhere to the budget set by the client while performing strong project management.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry-leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Relevant municipal engineering experience, including designing pump stations, pipelines, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience performing hydraulic modeling (using programs such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the potential/desire to lead a practice and manage clients and a team.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.