Orlando, FL, US
9 days ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Water Resources Engineer Job Locations US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Tampa ID 2024-4913 Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join our dynamic and successful water resources team, where you’ll contribute to impactful projects that shape communities and protect vital resources. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with broad variety of clients across multiple market sectors including municipal, state, real estate, energy, and institutions, providing a comprehensive range of water resource services, including:

Watershed and Water Quality ManagementStormwater Management SolutionsFloodplain Management and Resilience

We’re seeking a passionate and knowledgeable professional with expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. In this role, you’ll develop innovative water resource designs, craft precise specifications, and create detailed technical reports. Your ability to transform design intent into accurate engineering drawings and specifications, coupled with your deep understanding of construction methods, will help bring these projects to life and ensure their success.

 

If you’re driven to make a difference in water resource management and thrive on technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Responsibilities

Promote the application of newest technologies (AI, GIS-based Automation etc.) to bring efficiency and clarity to our water resources assignments.Prepare engineering plans and specifications for approval by municipalities and regulatory agencies, consistent with FDOT standards.Perform engineering computations related to hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality including conveyance systems, cross drains, storm water management facilities, Green Stormwater BMPs, floodplain management), bridge hydraulics and scour, and natural channel design.Analyze technical problems, assess the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devise new approaches and alternative solutions.Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools for a variety of project types including transportation, land development, energy infrastructure, and resource protection restoration.Prepare technical documents including watershed studies, drainage reports, pond siting reports, bridge hydraulics reports and permitting documents with minimal oversight.Assist with QC of construction plans and design documents generated by other team members.Prepares cost and labor estimates, job budgets and schedules.Assist with project pursuits (LOI, ELOI, Technical Proposals, Presentations, Manhours, etc.).Conducts or oversees personnel involved in engineering investigations and planning work.

Skills and Attributes

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics.Experience and familiarity with hydrologic, hydraulic, water quality and hydrodynamic models systems, such as: ICPR, SWMM, ASAD, GEOPAK Drainage, HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS.Knowledge with preparation and review of Engineering Plans and Specifications to ensure that all aspects of project implementation are clearly conveyed.Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.Highly organized.Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks.Well versed in Florida stormwater and drainage regulatory and design standards including, Central Florida cities and counties, DEP, SJRWMD, SWFWFD, SFWMD, SRWMD, and FDOT; able to interpret and apply technical information contained in procedures and manuals to accomplish the design process for assigned projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field of study.8 – 11 years post graduate experience.Registered Florida PE.Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida.GIS and CAD application experience are desired.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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