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Volkert, Inc.

Water/Wastewater Engineer

Volkert, Inc., Florida, New York, United States

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Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in any of our Florida offices.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions.

Managing project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and providing regular communication and guidance with less experienced staff.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary team and external clients to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects.

Maintaining a high degree of quality of plans while checking the work of others.

Creating work plans and adhering to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge.

Attending meetings and communicating with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects.

Monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.

What You Need To Have

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering

Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida required

5–10 years of relevant engineering design experience and FDOT experience

Relevant municipal engineering experience including designing pump stations, pipelines, water/wastewater treatment facilities

Experience performing hydraulic modeling (using programs such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment; Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state‑specific guidelines.

If applicable to the position, a post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.

Valid driver’s license.

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert? Volkert is employee‑owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer‑Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one‑hundred‑year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

Florida

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Design and Engineering

Industries Civil Engineering

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