Water Resources Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Orlando, Florida office is seeking a Civil Engineer with at least four years of experience to join its Surface Water team. This is not a remote position. The engineer will support growing roadway and water resources practices, working with multidisciplinary teams on projects for existing and new public clients. Projects may include roadway design, pedestrian improvements, surface water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood studies, bridge hydraulics, and green infrastructure planning and design. The position also offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, designers, jurisdictions, contractors, and other industry professionals, while developing professional relationships and contributing to scopes of work and budgets.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HydroCAD, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, and related hydrologic, hydraulic analysis, and roadway design software.
• Experience on projects reviewed and approved by the state Department of Transportation, including application of the state DOT Drainage Manual and guideline documents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude, self-motivation, and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurial spirit and potential or desire to lead a practice and manage clients and a team.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway and water resources practices and work with multidisciplinary teams for existing and new public clients.
• Contribute to roadway, pedestrian improvement, surface water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood study, bridge hydraulics, and green infrastructure projects.
• Prepare hydrology and hydraulics studies, drainage area maps, storm sewer networks, pipe profiles, drainage descriptions, stormwater management facilities and BMPs, drainage reports, design documents, plans, and specifications.
• Prepare technical writing, including memorandums, feasibility studies, and regulatory submittals.
• Assist with developing scopes of work and associated budgets.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, jurisdictions, contractors, and other industry professionals.

Benefits

• Company match of 2-to-1 on up to 4% of eligible compensation, plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed