Southeast Region Drainage Lead

Overview

Lead drainage engineering team for Southeast region, managing projects and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• drainage design
• roadway design
• stormwater management
• calculations
• quality control
• client interaction

Tasks

-Assist in developing project staffing plans and work forecasting -Leads staff to develop plans and calculations for transportation and drainage related projects -Oversees the Prepare and present project presentations, studies, and reports -Oversees the performance of engineering deliverables associated with Drainage and roadway infrastructure improvements -Have client contacts with the FDOT and Local Municipalities with the ability to market and obtain work -Hire, Retain, supervise, and mentor staff as Drainage Engineer Lead for Southeast Region -Manage and leverage group's resources and capabilities to meet company and individual goals and objectives -Manage staff in their performance in drainage design and production for transportation projects including calculations and plans preparation -Provide team leadership, project management and mentoring of junior-level staff -Lead the Southeast Drainage team supporting the growth and performance of the organization -Oversees the design and Quality Control of roadway and drainage deliverables to various transportation departments and municipalities -Represent Volkert at conferences and other client-focused or industry-focused events and making presentations in areas of individual expertise when applicable -Representing Volkert with clients and stakeholders, as well as industry and market environments -Oversees the design of stormwater management facilities to meet water quality and quantity requirements -Work closely with other service lines to support marketing and production efforts

Requirements

• florida pe
• 15+ years
• drainage
• geopak
• hec-ras
• icpr

What You Bring

-Valid driver's license. -Understands applicable policies, methods, practices, and procedures -Experience in design of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with FDOT and other client standards -Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of drainage engineering experience post registration -Must be able to communicate effectively; verbal and written -Experience in the following software: Geopak Drainage, Geopak, Inroads, Corridor Modeling, Microstation or other equivalent CAD software -A satisfactory moto vehicle report (MVR). -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 guidelines may differ from state-specific guidelines. -Experience in Design software such as ICPR, and HEC-RAS -PE Required -Prior experience as an experienced drainage engineer on civil or transportation projects -Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months

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Benefits

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

About Volkert, Inc.

-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.

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Security Clearance

-must pass a pre-employment drug screening. -may require a post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation. -valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record (mvr) required.