Southeast Drainage Team Lead (PE)

Impact Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is partnering with a leading design firm seeking a Drainage Lead to head the Southeast Region from Maitland, Miami, or Tampa, FL. You will oversee drainage and roadway projects, manage client relations with FDOT and local municipalities, and guide a team of engineers to deliver high-quality designs.

The role requires a PE in Florida (or ability to obtain) and 15+ years of drainage experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in ICPR, HEC-RAS, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 15+ years drainage experience.
• Florida PE license or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Proven leadership of drainage design for transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Southeast Drainage team and coordinate with FDOT and municipalities.
• Oversee design and QC of drainage and roadway infrastructure.
• Mentor staff and manage project staffing and forecasting.
• Represent the company at client and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Drainage engineering

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ICPR

HEC-RAS

Geopak Drainage

Geopak

InRoads

MicroStation

CAD software

Job description

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a leading design firm that provides clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. They are currently searching for a motivated Drainage Lead to join our Southeast Region in Maitland, FL, Miami, or Tampa, FL.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the Southeast Drainage team supporting the growth and performance of the organization
• Representing Company with clients and stakeholders, as well as industry and market environments
• Manage and leverage group's resources and capabilities to meet company and individual goals and objectives
• Have client contacts with the FDOT and Local Municipalities with the ability to market and obtain work
• Work closely with other service lines to support marketing and production efforts
• Oversees the performance of engineering deliverables associated with Drainage and roadway infrastructure improvements
• Leads staff to develop plans and calculations for transportation and drainage related projects
• Oversees the design of stormwater management facilities to meet water quality and quantity requirements
• Understands applicable policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Oversees the design and Quality Control of roadway and drainage deliverables to various transportation departments and municipalities
• Hire, Retain, supervise, and mentor staff as Drainage Engineer Lead for Southeast Region
• Represent Company at conferences and other client-focused or industry-focused events and making presentations in areas of individual expertise when applicable
• Oversees the Prepare and present project presentations, studies, and reports
• Assist in developing project staffing plans and work forecasting
• Provide team leadership, project management and mentoring of junior-level staff
• Other duties as required

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of drainage engineering experience post registration
• Manage staff in their performance in drainage design and production for transportation projects including calculations and plans preparation
• Prior experience as an experienced drainage engineer on civil or transportation projects
• Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Must be able to communicate effectively; verbal and written
• PE Required Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months
• Experience in design of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with FDOT and other client standards
• Experience in Design software such as ICPR, and HEC-RAS
• Experience in the following software: Geopak Drainage, Geopak, Inroads, Corridor Modeling, Microstation or other equivalent CAD software
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Company adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal guidelines may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.