Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer
Overview
This firm is a water-focused engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. Our work includes planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater, and water reuse facilities. Teams support public agencies, utilities, research organizations, and private-sector clients across Florida on technically complex challenges tied to water reliability, resilience, and public health.
This position sits within a water resources and water supply practice. The scope is flexible and can be tailored based on your experience and the types of water resources work you want to focus on (planning-heavy, modeling-heavy, design integration, or a blend).
Projects You May Support
- Water resources studies and basin-scale assessments
- Water supply feasibility studies and integrated water supply plans
- One Water plans and program development
- Demand management and conservation planning
- Water reuse studies and implementation support
- Planning and analysis tied to infrastructure such as pipelines, pump stations, open channels, recharge/infiltration systems, storage and treatment facilities, well-fields, and related natural and man-made systems
Responsibilities (Flexible by Level and Focus Area)
Responsibilities may include a combination of the following. Emphasis can be adjusted to match your strengths, interests, and development goals.
- Perform water supply and demand calculations and support scenario planning
- Conduct alternatives analyses (technical, cost, risk, resilience, and operational considerations) and document findings
- Apply hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools to support planning and (as needed) design decisions
- Develop technical deliverables such as technical memoranda, planning reports, and study documentation
- Support planning-to-implementation transitions (concept development, sizing basis, operational considerations, and integration with adjacent disciplines)
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and scientists across disciplines to integrate water supply, conveyance, and water management considerations
- Communicate results to project teams and clients through written summaries and presentations
- Periodic travel may be required depending on project needs
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering and/or Environmental Engineering (or closely related discipline with a water-resources focus)
- 6-12 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources, water supply, and/or water reuse work
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience supporting the selection and optimisation of multi-benefit water supply projects
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and sound engineering judgement when developing options and recommendations
- Ability to present to groups and communicate effectively with clients and project teams
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Familiarity with ArcGIS
- Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (e.g., WaterGEMS, InfoWater, InfoWorks ICM, InfoSWMM, Groundwater Vistas) or equivalent tools
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and will be determined within the posted salary range based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
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