Water/Wastewater Practice Lead
Volkert, Inc.
Lead and manage water and wastewater projects, overseeing design, budgeting, and client relations.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Miami, FL
Hybrid
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Transportation Engineering
Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Infrastructure
Planning
Environmental
Construction
Engineering
Transportation
Natural Resources
Role
What you would be doing
client relations
qa/qc review
project management
scope planning
design development
cost estimation
- Establishing, developing, and maintaining client relationships
- Performing QA/QC reviews of reports, calculations, construction plans, and other technical documents
- Providing project management and task coordination for various potable water and wastewater projects
- Defining project scope, schedules, and budgets
- Developing detailed designs, construction plans, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates for pipeline, pump station, treatment plant, and other water utility projects
What you bring
professional engineer
engineering degree
10+ years
project management
business development
staff management
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain registration within 3 months
- Project and task management skills
- Experience in business development
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute meaningfully to the success of a project team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
- Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff
- Strong technical report writing capabilities
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and goal/results driven mentality
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
- 10+ years of related experience
- Valid driver's license.
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
- Proven existing relationships relevant entities in FL
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
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Interview process
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Security clearance- pre‑employment drug screening (federal guidelines apply).
- post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation if required.
- valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (mvr).
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1925
Year Established
The company was established in New Orleans in 1925.
Went employee-owned in 1975
Employee Ownership
The company transitioned to being employee-owned in 1975.
Ranked 88th in 2022
Industry Ranking
Ranked in the top 100 U.S. design firms in 2022.
- Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water.
- Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems.
- Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration.
- Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design.
- The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.
- Safety – We are committed to safety in all that we do.
- Integrity – We hold ourselves accountable to high ethical standards.
- Innovation – We embrace creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
- Excellence – We strive for the highest level of quality in our work.
- Collaboration – We foster teamwork and open communication.
2050
Net Zero Emissions Goal
Aim to achieve net zero emissions by this target year.
- They are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship in all their projects.
- They promote green infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable building practices.
- They actively work to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations and projects.
- They continuously evaluate and reduce waste, energy usage, and water consumption in operations.
25% Female Representation
Workforce Composition
Reflects the company's commitment to increasing gender diversity within its workforce.
- Fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Sets specific recruitment and retention goals for diverse talent.
- Participates in mentorship and leadership programs aimed at underrepresented groups.
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