Senior Drainage Engineer in Jacksonville

Energy Jobline ZR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Florida offices. You will design stormwater drainage systems, analyze hydraulic models, and mentor junior staff across multiple projects.

Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering, Florida PE, 5–10 years of drainage/water resources experience, and proficiency with MicroStation, Geopak, Civil3D, Storm CAD, ORD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS or SUDA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Florida PE are required.
• 5–10 years of drainage/water resources experience with FDOT is preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Civil3D, HEC-RAS and related tools is expected.
• Experience with FDOT standards, Florida DEP and Water Management Districts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for project plans and reports.
• Design stormwater drainage systems and erosion control using industry software.
• Model hydrologic/hydraulic aspects for transportation projects.
• Coordinate permitting with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare construction details, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Review calculations and drawings for compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with project schedules and collaboration across disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee design activities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Hydraulic analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's in water resources (plus)

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

Civil3D

Storm CAD

ORD

ICPR

HEC-RAS

GIS

SUDA

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 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 Districts
• Ability 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 and long-term
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“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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