Water Resource Engineer

Wood•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting a Water Resource Engineer with 5+ years of experience. The position is available in any of our Florida offices (Tampa, Lakeland, Gainesville, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, West Palm Beach, and Tallahassee) and will support watershed management, stormwater design, environmental compliance, investigation, and water quality restoration projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Sciences from an accredited four-year college or university. Master’s degree is a plus. Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling (e.g. ICPR, SWMM, HEC-RAS) is required, statistical analysis, GIS training or knowledge is desired, and water quality modeling and programming skills are considered beneficial. Must have experience with data management and technical writing. Must have an Professional Engineer License or be able to obtain within 12 months.

Requirements

5+ years of prior related work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 12 months
Experience with office productivity and industry-specific hydrologic and hydraulic software (e.g., MSOffice, ESRI GIS, EPA SWMM, HEC-RAS, MIKE SHE and ICPR) is required
Must have sound written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in varying environments (office, lab and field settings)
Ability to swim
Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail as well as a track record of producing quality work products
Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment, whether it be remotely or locally
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with clients, supervisor or project manager regarding work assignments required
Valid Florida driver’s license
Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus
Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling (e.g. ICPR, SWMM, HEC-RAS)
Statistical analysis
GIS training or knowledge is desired
Water quality modeling and programming skills are considered beneficial
Experience with data management and technical writing
Experience conducting data analyses with statistical software desired

Responsibilities

Serves as project engineer on water resource related projects
Organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing assignments and tasks
Performs standard or routine calculations
Responsible to input data into and/or run standard or, in some cases, advanced computer programs under supervision
Preparing and checking project design, calculations, and drawings under direct supervision
Prepare / assist in the preparation of permit applications and supporting materials
Follow company safety policies and procedures, site safety standards and permit requirements
Performs increasingly complex field sampling observations and data collection assignments under limited supervision of more experienced field personnel
Assist with preparing technical reports documenting the work performed and findings of investigations
Compiles information from reports and published documents; Evaluates and/or analyses the compiled information following standard methods or specific instructions