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Water Resources / Design Engineer
- Actalent (West Palm Beach, FL)
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Job Title: Water Resources / Design EngineerJob Description
We are seeking a talented civil engineer to join our Water Resources Group. This role involves designing and building solutions that impact ecosystems, watersheds, and communities, focusing on a wide range of civil engineering and water resources projects such as mass excavation, dredging, canal widening, embankments, and levees.
Responsibilities
+ Focus on large environmental restoration projects, including embankment systems, levees, reservoirs, pump stations, stream channel restoration, wetland and lake restoration, watershed issues, and stormwater collection systems.
+ Collaborate with a team to perform various design engineering and modeling techniques for state and local municipalities.
+ Perform complex engineering analyses and design calculations.
+ Prepare design drawings, construction specifications, opinion of probable construction costs, construction bid packages, technical memoranda, and reports.
+ Support and direct hydraulic and hydrology modeling, data collection, data assimilation, and presentations.
+ Perform additional duties as needed, including communicating with clients, generating new business opportunities, managing subconsultants, and managing staff.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Water Resources; Master's degree is a plus.
+ PE license highly preferred.
+ 5+ years of related consulting engineering experience.
+ Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
+ Experience with standard hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, SWMM, ICPR.
+ Experience with InfraWorks, Civil 3D, GIS, hydrologic data analysis software, and sediment transport modeling.
+ Capability to develop design and bid packages including design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
+ Knowledge of environmental planning, permitting, and regulations.
+ Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with a project team.
+ Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience working with South Florida Water Management District is a plus.
+ Leadership and business development talents are advantageous.
+ An attitude and commitment to exceptional work, energizing staff, and responsive service.
+ High level of personal integrity and strong work ethic.
Work Environment
This position offers a fully remote working environment, preferably near West Palm Beach, although experienced individuals in Water Resources can work remotely from anywhere. The company is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, and program management services throughout Florida, with offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, serving various state agencies, municipalities, and private sector clients.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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