Southeast Region Drainage Lead

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a motivated Drainage Leadto join our Southeast Region in Maitland, FL, Miami, or Tampa, FL.

The ideal candidate will develop strong working relationships with clients and staff plus maintain a high level of project standards and exceed client expectations.

What you'll be doing:

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

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of drainage engineering experience post registration
• Manage staff in their performance in drainage design and production for transportation projects including calculations and plans preparation
• Prior experience as an experienced drainage engineer on civil or transportation projects
• 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
• Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months
• Experience in design of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with FDOT and other client standards
• Experience in Design software such as ICPR, and HEC-RAS
• Experience in the following software: Geopak Drainage, Geopak, Inroads, Corridor Modeling, Microstation or other equivalent CAD software
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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