Senior Drainage Engineer

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in any of our Florida offices.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for a wide range of drainage and water-resources tasks on transportation and infrastructure projects across Florida.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports.
• Use computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm-drain systems, as well as soil-erosion and sediment-control systems.
• Analyze and design hydrologic and hydraulic models for Transportation Improvement projects.
• Permit projects with various Regulatory and Water Management agencies.
• Assist in preparing project plans using the latest CADD software including MicroStation, OpenRoads, Civil3D, and/or AutoCAD.
• Contribute to the preparation and/or modification of engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates, and project specifications.
• Review project quantity estimates, details, and check calculations and drawings for compliance to project requirements.
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of project schedules.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule.
• Oversee project design activities, supervise production efforts, and mentor junior-level support staff and other designers.
• Perform other professional, management, marketing, and networking duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering (Master’s in water-resources fields a plus).
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida.
• 5–10 years of 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 (Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana).
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor-vehicle report (MVR).

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness incentives.
• Student Debt Retirement Match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.