Water Resources Project Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design•Town "n" Country, FL

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Water team in Tampa, FL! Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of projects on or near the water. Water is the most plentiful, yet critical resource on the planet. Our water resources professionals specialize in critical practice areas, understand watershed dynamics and offer an extensive range of water resource planning and design experience, flood risk management, dam safety and environmental compliance. Our holistic approach to water resources projects ensures the best outcome for our clients and the ecosystem. As a recognized national leader in the design of waterway structures, we handle projects from initial investigation and concept design, through final design and construction services. By applying our extensive knowledge and experience, we believe our engineers, scientists and planners can build a more sustainable world through design while protecting our most valuable resource and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet our clients’ goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required with specialization in hydraulic/hydrologic, water resources or environmental; master's degree is preferred.
5+ years of water resource engineering experience is required.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification and on the path towards licensure is highly preferred.
Keen interest and passion in application of hydrology and hydraulics to the field of water resources engineering.
Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMMM, ArcGIS and SITES is preferred.
USACE, NEPA, Civil Works, and permitting experience is also highly preferred.
Specific H&H project or school experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate waterway structures, locks, dams, dam safety, hydropower, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and waterfront facility design and rehabilitation projects.
Select hydrologic approach and modeling tools, set up and solve surface water hydrology problems.
Select hydraulic approach and modeling tools, set up and solve open channel and closed conduit hydraulic problems for dams, levee systems, conduits, local flood protection project features, stormwater facilities, ecosystem restoration, and waterfront projects.
Conduct safety and condition inspection surveys for condition evaluation or in support of design efforts – investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
Help prepare construction documents (plans and specifications).
Lead and mentor junior staff to further develop their understanding of water resources engineering analyses, design, and construction.
Develop work scopes, technical proposals, and manage the hydrologic and hydraulic design aspects of projects.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities