Drainage Engineer PE - Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

If you’re an engineer that recognizes that the ultimate objective is to protect water quality, the environment, and the communities we live in, then your goals align with ours, and we would love to speak with you. Our office is looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer. If you have at least five (5) years of Drainage experience and possess, or have the potential to obtain, your Florida PE License, this could be your opportunity.
The Drainage Engineer independently applies, plans, designs, directs, organizes, executes, and recommends improvements for Florida DOT and municipal roadway improvement projects. Assignments may include a diverse variety of drainage-related tasks such as stormwater management, roadway pipe drainage systems, roadway ditch drainage systems, water quality BMPs, streams, bridge hydraulics, culvert hydraulics, watersheds, and erosion and sediment control.

• Analyzing reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Conceiving plans and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Calculating cost and determining the feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Preparing or directing preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Inspecting construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Directing construction and maintenance activities at the project site.
• Using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Project management assistance on existing projects and business development.
• Proving hydrologic and hydraulics analyses and design for transportation improvements projects in Florida.
• Preparing construction details, plans, specifications, and estimates including detailed engineering calculations for roadway drainage systems.
• Collaborating with clients, sub-consultant partners, technical staff, and managers across multiple disciplines to develop quality deliverables within schedule and budgetary requirements.
• Directing and mentoring lower-level support staff.
• Conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks including collection and analysis of data; performing routine calculations and participating in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.