Environmental or Water Resources Engineering

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. ESA seeks a highly motivated Water Resource Engineer to join our team of engineers and scientists in the Southeast region . We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with 5+ years of work experience, a passion for water resources and restoration, and the desire to learn and grow. This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt role . Strong preference given to candidates within a 1-hour commutable distance to one of these ESA Office locations : Qualified candidates located elsewhere in Florida (or willing to relocate to Florida at their own expense) will also be considered.
This role will involve some travel and field work as needed for in-person team collaborations and site visits as-needed. This is an in-office role, with the potential for hybrid flexibility with proven performance and supervisor approval. Qualified Florida remote candidates may be considered.
Water resources engineer with 5+ years of professional experience with an emphasis on freshwater restoration design within the southeastern United States, preferably Florida.
You hold a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or environmental engineering or a closely related discipline and are a professionally licensed engineer (PE) . You are enthusiastic and experienced in designing moderately complex freshwater restoration projects, including water control structures, ditch blocks, low water crossings, weirs, seepage swales, and grading, as well as rehabilitation/repair of water control structures.
You have prepareddesign plans for a variety of projectsand have knowledge of state and federal regulations related to implementation, permitting or monitoring of water resource projects.
You have experience with preparing technical specifications, engineer opinion of probable costs, and construction bid packages
You are experienced in performing field inspections of existing water control structures and evaluation of existing water control system designs in freshwater, riverine, or tidal systems (Florida experience preferred).
You are highly familiar with steps to gather data, perform analyses, prepare reports, and communicate results, including working closely with colleagues in related fields.
You possess strong skills and experience using Microsoft tools, design and mapping software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or others.
You are an effective communicator who fosters teamwork and inclusion, and shares knowledge and expertise with more junior staff through mentoring and direct supervision.
You are an effective team member who proactivelyidentifiesand contributes constructively to address project or team issuesto foster collaboration.
You can work independently from our Florida offices and are able to perform field visits through the state of Florida, Alabama, and others as project needs arise. Hybrid remote working may be considered after onboarding and job training, with proven performance and supervisor approval.
You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required.
Proficiency in hydrodynamic and water quality numerical simulation modeling and analyses (Princeton Ocean Model, EFDC, CH3D, WASP, CE-QUAL-ICM, CE-QUAL-W2, QUAL2K) in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and/or coastal areas
Highly skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and Hydro Tools
Experience with performing construction observations
Experience with surveying and field data collection
Experience in performing drainage design for Department of Transportation projects
Comfortable working in and around freshwater, are able to walk long distances carrying a backpack, and able to lift at least 50 pounds
Certified/Trained Boat Operator

You will lead, manage, and assist with the preparation of freshwater resources analyses, reports, designs, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications and other project documentation.
You will have the opportunity to lead, manage, or participate in topographic, geologic, natural resource and related field data collection to support engineering analysis and design.
You will collaborate with engineers, ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, numerical modelers, landscape architects, biologists, and other specialists in advancing restoration approaches and other project solutions from concept to implementation.
Provide mentorship and support formorejunior staff, includingreviewing their work for accuracy and clarityand providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.
Demonstrate your understanding of project management principles and practices andbe responsible forthe development of designand permitting documentsin accordance withapplicableguidelines and requirements, whiledelivering assignments within budget and schedule.
Consistentlydemonstrateyour solid writing skills andexcellent oral and presentation skills whileparticipatingin and/or leading client and agency meetings,andmarketing tasksincludinghaving the responsibility for preparing scopes of work and budgetsfor proposals orcontract negotiations, providingtechnical input, andparticipatingin interviews or industry conferences.
You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working as a team or independently.
Live in Florida and be available for occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences and team collaboration events.
By joining our team in the Southeast, you'll become part of the local region's strong culture where we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary integrationand have ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement and project exposure. You'll also benefit from the expertise of our national Engineering Hydrology & Design (EH&D) group. OurEH&Dteam includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists,scientistsand water quality specialistswhoprovideexpertisefor many municipalities in theSoutheast, Pacific Northwest, Southern and Northern California.
Locally and nationwide, ESA's work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens.
To read about some of our exciting projects check out these links: Lemon Bay Preserve,Balm-Boyette Stallion CreekRestoration, Surface Water Improvement Plans, Rock Creek Ponds Ecosystem Restoration, Tidal Creeks Water Quality Assessment Framework and Florida RESTORE Act
Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.
At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
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