Colliers Engineering & Design · 22 hours ago
Water Resources Project Engineer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expColliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join their Water team in Tampa, FL. The role involves designing and evaluating waterway structures and managing hydrologic and hydraulic design aspects of projects while mentoring junior staff.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required with specialization in hydraulic/hydrologic, water resources or environmental
5+ years of water resource engineering experience is required
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions
Preferred
master's degree is preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification and on the path towards licensure is highly preferred
Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMMM, ArcGIS and SITES is preferred
USACE, NEPA, Civil Works, and permitting experience is also 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
Specific H&H project or school experience a plus
Benefits
Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
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
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
1001-5000 employees
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Kevin L. Haney, P.E.
President & CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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