Southeast Region Drainage Lead

Description

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

Requirements

• Understands applicable policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Must be able to communicate effectively; verbal and written
• PE Required
• Valid driver's license.
• 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 of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with FDOT and other client standards
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of drainage engineering experience post registration
• Experience in Design software such as ICPR, and HEC-RAS
• 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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance