Senior Drainage Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) + match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. seeks a Senior Drainage Engineer for the Southeast Region, based in any Florida office. A BS in Civil Engineering is required, with a Florida P.E. license and 5–10 years of drainage/water resources experience.

The role involves data collection, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, FDOT coordination, and mentoring junior staff across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Civil Engineering (MS in water resources a plus).
• Valid P.E. license in Florida is required.
• 5–10 years experience in drainage/water resources and FDOT.
• Experience with FDOT standards and procedures; prior FDOT drainage design.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Geopak, Civil3D, StormCAD, ORD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS or SUDA.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for project plans and reports.
• Design stormwater and storm drain systems, erosion and sediment control systems.
• Model hydrology and hydraulics for transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare and modify detailed engineering reports, quantities, estimates and specs.
• Oversee design activities, mentor junior staff and coordinate with subconsultants.

Skills

P.E. Florida licensure

Hydraulic analysis

Drainage design

FDOT standards

Education

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's in water resources (plus)

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

Civil3D

StormCAD

ORD

ICPR

HEC-RAS

GIS

SUDA

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in any of our Florida offices.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering.

What you'll be doing:

• Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
• Using computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm drain systems, as well as soil erosion and sediment control systems
• Analyzing and designing hydrologic and hydraulic models for Transportation Improvement projects
• Permitting with different Regulatory and Water Management agencies
• Assisting and preparing project plans using the latest CADD software including but not limited to MicroStation, OpenRoads, Civil3D, and/or AutoCADD, among others
• Contributing to the preparation and/or modification of considerable scope and complexity engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Preparing and assisting in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates and project specifications
• Reviewing project quantity estimates, details, and check calculations and drawings for compliance to project requirements
• Preparing and assisting with the preparation of project schedules
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule
• Overseeing project design activities, supervising production efforts, and mentoring junior level support staff and other designers
• Performing other professional, management, marketing and networking duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering (Master's in water resources fields a plus)
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida required
• 5 - 10 years of relative/progressive drainage/water resources and FDOT experience
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, Civil3D, Storm CAD, ORD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS and/or SUDA software
• Previous FDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of FDOT standards and procedures
• Previous experience with Florida DEP and Water Management DistrictsAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference".

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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