ABOUT THE POSITION

The position offers the opportunity to be a part of our successful water resources practice that provides municipal, state and federal governmental agencies and private sector clients a full array of integrated professional water resources services including:

• Watershed / Water quality
• Stormwater management
• Floodplain management

A strong candidate for this role must demonstrate a broad knowledge of hydrologic/ hydraulic analysis and have the ability to develop water resource design plans, write design specifications, and plan technical reports. The candidate understands how to clearly convey the design intent to engineering drawings and specifications. The candidate has developed a thorough understanding of construction methods and the manner in which engineering drawings and specifications are translated into the constructed product.

Responsibilities

• Promote the application of newest technologies (GIS/GPS/Civ3D, ICPR 4, Automation etc.) to bring efficiency and clarity to our water resources assignments.
• Preparation of design engineering plans and specifications for approval by municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare construction plans consistent with FDOT standards
• Perform engineering computations related to site hydrology and hydraulics (conveyance systems, analysis and design of cross drains, design of storm water management facilities, floodplain compensation analysis), earthwork, stormwater BMPs, and natural channel design structural components.
• Analyzes technical problems, assesses the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devises new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Prepares cost and man-hour estimates, job budgets and schedules.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools. Both transportation and land development projects.
• Prepare technical documents including drainage reports, pond siting reports, bridge hydraulics reports and permitting documents with minimal oversight
• Assist with QC of construction plans and design documents generated by other team members
• Assist with project pursuits (LOI, ELOI, Technical Proposals, Presentations, Manhours, etc.)
• Conducts or oversees personnel involved in engineering investigations and planning work.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Experience and familiarity with the following programs is required: ICPR, PONDS, ASAD, GEOPAK Drainage, ArcGIS, HY-8, HEC-RAS, Open Roads Designer (ORD), Microstation, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge with preparation and review of Engineering Plans and Specifications to ensure that all aspects of project implementation are clearly conveyed.
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
• Highly organized.
• Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks.
• Well versed in FDOT design standards and criteria related to both drainage design and plans production; able to interpret and apply technical information contained in procedures and manuals to accomplish the design process for assigned projects.

• Bachelor's in engineering with at least 8 years post graduate experience
• Registered Florida PE
• Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida
• GIS and CAD application experience are desired

WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.

• Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Amazing co-workers
• A focus on learning and development
• Flexible, hybrid workplace

It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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