Water Resource Design Engineer (24)

Water Resource Design Engineer

Remote (Candidates must be in Florida or willing to relocate to Florida)

Our client is a pioneering force in the restoration of the Everglades and a key contributor to various Department of Transportation (DOT) projects throughout Florida. Our commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative engineering solutions drives us to tackle some of the most challenging water resource projects in the state. Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact on Florida's natural landscapes and infrastructure.

Job Description

As a Water Resource Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design and implementation of projects focused on the restoration of the Everglades, specifically canal, levy systems, and other flow projects critical to the ecosystem's health. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant environmental restoration efforts and state infrastructure projects, ensuring a sustainable future for the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design of canal, levee systems, and other water flow projects related to Everglade restoration and DOT projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD, GIS, and other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software to develop models, interpret results, and design solutions.
• Prepare mitigation, stormwater, grading, and construction plans, designing and sizing various Best Management Practices (BMPs) according to jurisdictional standards.
• Provide technical input into the land acquisition process, conduct initial feasibility site visits, and review mitigation design plans.
• Develop technical specifications and direct construction personnel in the field.
• Conduct data site visits, site recon/assessment, and construction oversight with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with a focus on water resources or environmental engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in stormwater management, floodplain management, and/or stream and wetland design.
• Construction oversight experience for natural resource projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D, TR-20/55, HEC-RAS/HMS, XPSWMM, and GIS.
• Advanced knowledge of watershed hydrology, stream geomorphology, and related fields.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex design approaches to varied audiences.
• PE License in Florida or the ability to obtain a PE in Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with canal, levy systems, and projects related to Everglade restoration.
• Experience preparing floodplain analyses, hydraulic and hydrology investigations, and related studies.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to significant environmental restoration and infrastructure projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Remote work flexibility with a requirement to be based in Florida or willingness to relocate.