Senior Drainage Engineer

WGI, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic Transportation Division in Tampa. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing engineering designs, managing storm-water management projects, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Florida DOT design policies and advanced proficiency in tools like Microstation and GEOPAK. Join a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will help shape the community and advance your career in a supportive environment. If you are a proactive and self-motivated engineer ready to tackle complex projects, this role is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in drainage engineering and roadway drainage.
• Florida Professional Engineering Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering designs and storm-water management designs.
• Coordinate plans and specifications among engineering teams.

Skills

Drainage Engineering

Roadway Drainage

Project Management

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microstation

GEOPAK

ASAD

HEC-RAS

ICPR

SWMM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of professional experience to be part of our Transportation Division in Tampa FL (Other locations include: Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Orlando).

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

This senior level position requires broad knowledge and skills in Drainage and Roadway Drainage. A strong background in Florida DOT design policies and procedures is preferred. The candidate will work in a fast-paced engineering environment where projects may be derived from a number of delivery methods including conventional publicly bid projects and design build. Over the last two decades, WGI has delivered a variety of transportation projects including some of the largest and most complex interstate projects in the state of Florida. As a firm, we continue to grow and look forward to the opportunity to add engineers who are eager to work on exciting projects and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/produce engineering designs including project research, storm sewer layouts, storm-water management designs, plans preparation, and detail designs.
• Oversee the creation of engineering documents including permit packages and design documentation reports.
• Perform advanced Microstation/GEOPAK/ASAD processes.
• Coordinate plans, calculations, and specifications amongst multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Perform internal Quality Control to ensure designs, plans, and calculations are complete and accurate.
• Assist Project Manager in a variety of project administrative duties.
• Participate in business development activities, assisting in the creation of letters of response and technical proposals/presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college.
• Florida Professional Engineering Registration.
• Proficiency in advanced Microstation/GEOPAK processes.
• 3D modeling a plus.
• Experience with ICPR and/or SWMM, ASAD, and HEC-RAS.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT plans preparation criteria and design standards.
• Experience with FDOT preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to coordinate with other transportation disciplines.
• Strong work ethic and ability to organize and manage small to medium sized engineering design teams.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to train and mentor entry-level staff.
• Oversight and managing staff.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is anEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.