Senior Water Resources Engineer

TalentElixir Consulting; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role involves developing sustainable stormwater solutions for airports while leading regulatory and design collaborations. Candidates must hold a PE license, possess a civil or environmental engineering degree, and be willing to travel approximately 25% of the time. The ideal applicant will be experienced in stormwater management and understand climate change impacts on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering registration in home state required.
• Understanding of climate change impacts on infrastructure needed.
• Willingness to travel within the US approximately 25% of the time.
• Exposure and understanding of likely climate change effects on infrastructure and stormwater management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable stormwater solutions for airport projects.
• Liaise between regulators and design teams.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Climate change understanding

Stormwater management

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree in civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

SWMM

HEC Software

ICPR

Water Quality models (SWMM, QUAL2K, WASP)

Job description

About the job Senior Water Resources Engineer

RS&H is seeking a self-motivated, experienced and progressive Aviation Water Resources Engineer to help airports meet regulatory requirements, complex engineering challenges and future weather conditions in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Must a registered PE license in home state and have the ability to gain in multiple states.

The Ask

Are you ready to make an impact on a growing organization? Are you seeking to work in a dynamic environment for progressive clients that value triple-bottom-line benefits? Are you the individual that can help work closely with a team of water resources professionals in the development of sustainable stormwater solutions at airports across the United States? Do you enjoy sharing your experiences though articles, blogs or trade association participation? If the answer is YES, this is the opportunity for you! We need a Senior Water Resource Engineer for our office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Opportunity

Multiple positions are available within our Aviation Environmental Stewardship and Resiliency (ESR) Service Group. As one of the leaders in the ESR group, you will be integral to the development of internal and external client relationships and business development activities; expand relationships within the existing RS&H aviation network; maintain thought leadership, and support the development of new aviation client relationships.

We need experienced engineers who can plan, permit and design stormwater management facilities for airports nationally. As stormwater projects are fully integrated with other large infrastructure improvements (e.g., runways, ramps, terminals, etc.), you will be the liaison between the regulator, the RS&H infrastructure design team and the client, facilitating the development of compatible best management practices, preparation of permitting documentation (e.g., wetland impacts, floodplain loss determination, construction, industrial stormwater discharge criteria, etc.), development of deicer runoff management systems, evaluating climate change impacts and adaptation plans and all other activities associated with planning, designing and constructing the recommended stormwater improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Professional engineering registration (home state) with the ability to gain in multiple states.
• Travel within United States at approximately 25% of the time.
• Exposure and understanding of likely climate change effects on infrastructure and stormwater management systems.

Modeling/Design Software Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• ArcGIS (extensions including 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, ArcHydro a plus)
• SWMM (EPA, XP, PC)
• HEC Software (RAS, HMS, etc.)
• ICPR
• Water Quality models (e.g. SWMM, QUAL2K, WASP, etc.)