Water Resources Engineer

Description

• Performs field assessments to evaluate and document existing site-specific conditions or collect design criteria or evaluation data
• Assist with the development of technical submittals including letters, technical reports, figures, and tables
• Perform calculations, prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports under supervision
• Assists project managers and team leads to execute work involving conventional and innovative environmental and ecological engineering designs and other related infrastructure projects
• Participates on interdisciplinary research teams to conduct environmental studies, permitting, and alternative analyses
• Contribute to the development of proposals and scopes of work in response to client task requests
• Prepare technical work plans and reports
• Review local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
• Apply approved standard operating practices to field and data management practices
• Check performance or conformity with design plans and specifications through field inspection and reporting
• Supports a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction of wastewater, water resources management, and stormwater treatment systems

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have demonstrated excellence in environmental or civil engineering courses and four years of experience working on water resources projects (design, planning, or/and studies). Competency is desired in one or more areas including surface water or stormwater management, water supply planning, wastewater treatment efficiency processes, water quality restoration, watershed management planning, shoreline design, coastal management, resilience and climate adaptation, or Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure design.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced water resources engineer with some project management experience who is highly motivated to participate in innovative problem-solving to assist public sector clients address challenging environmental and ecological problems. Experience with federal and state contracts is preferred. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is results and quality-oriented and has attention to detail, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow.

Applied Ecology, Inc., a small environmental consulting business with rapidly expanding footprint, is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Environmental or Civil Engineer to expand our Water Resources Service Line. This position requires a strong technical background in water resources engineering as well as the capability and interest to lead complex projects. AEI has three offices located in Florida and is a regional leader in water resources, ecological and natural resources, geospatial services, and environmental remediation and contamination services. This position can be based out of Tampa, Orlando, or Melbourne areas.

Candidate must have a desire to participate on interdisciplinary research teams, be a natural problem-solver and be able to design, implement, monitor and evaluate water resource management and restoration projects.

• 4 years of experience in water resources engineering
• Solid technical writing skills and effective communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related water resources discipline; master’s degree preferred
• Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred, MEP/Revit, and hydraulic modeling platforms
• Due to the nature of the projects (DOD clients), US citizenship is required
• Federal experience, including DoD experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products
• Related project management and/or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Certified Floodplain Manager
• Experience with surface water, groundwater, and integrated modeling codes such as HEC-RAS, ICPR, MIKE-SHE, and/or SWMM
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and good driving record required
• PE License in Florida or EIT certification with ability to obtain PE within 12 months of hire
• LEED accreditation or other accepted “Green Rating System” and sustainable project experience
• Experience with Green Infrastructure, Water Quality, or Coastal Resilience projects
• Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida

Benefits

As a small business, we are involved in diverse, yet challenging environmental and utility projects, providing a great setting for a motivated individual to shape the growth of Applied Ecology in the municipal and federal sector. This is your opportunity to pursue the projects you always wanted and strengthen a leading team in water quality, resiliency, and climate adaptation pursuits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance