Drainage Engineer

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a drainage engineer that is passionate about professional development and opportunities, exciting and challenging projects to excel your resume, that will work with a great team which will support you on each project..

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.

We are currently searching for a talented Drainage Engineer with strong organizational and technical skills, able to supervise and manage your own team and projects and eager to support our growing Southeast Region. This position will be based in Maitland, FL, and we will be considering hybrid opportunities for the right candidate and a growing career in the region.

The successful candidate will assist a team of Engineers, Planners, Scientists, and other Professional and Support staff on a variety of projects including drainage design, engineering studies, transportation infrastructure, and environmental and sustainable projects.

What you’ll be doing:

Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion 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 (or would make you stand out):

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering (Master’s in water resources fields a plus)

Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida preferred or the ability to acquire it within 6 months

+ 4 - 6 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

Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:

Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,

Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment

Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems

Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written

Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

We offer a flexible workplace schedule

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

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

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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