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Regional Drainage Engineer

Maitland, FL 32751

Posted: 04/21/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 632243 Is job remote?: No Country:

Job Description

 
We are currently searching for a motivated Drainage Lead to join our clients Southeast Region in FL. 
The ideal candidate will develop strong working relationships with clients and staff plus maintain a high level of project standards and exceed client expectations.
 
Responsibility:
  • Lead the Southeast Drainage team supporting the growth and performance of the organization
  • Representing with clients and stakeholders, as well as industry and market environments
  • Manage and leverage group's resources and capabilities to meet company and individual goals and objectives
  • Have client contacts with the FDOT and Local Municipalities with the ability to market and obtain work
  • Work closely with other service lines to support marketing and production efforts
  • Oversees the performance of engineering deliverables associated with Drainage and roadway infrastructure improvements
  • Leads staff to develop plans and calculations for transportation and drainage related projects
  • Oversees the design of stormwater management facilities to meet water quality and quantity requirements
  • Understands applicable policies, methods, practices, and procedures
  • Oversees the design and Quality Control of roadway and drainage deliverables to various transportation departments and municipalities
  • Hire, Retain, supervise, and mentor staff as Drainage Engineer Lead for Southeast Region 
  • Represent at conferences and other client-focused or industry-focused events and making presentations in areas of individual expertise when applicable
  • Oversees the Prepare and present project presentations, studies, and reports
  • Assist in developing project staffing plans and work forecasting
  • Provide team leadership, project management and mentoring of junior-level staff
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of drainage engineering experience post registration
  • Manage staff in their performance in drainage design and production for transportation projects including calculations and plans preparation
  • Prior experience as an experienced drainage engineer on civil or transportation projects
  • Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
  • Must be able to communicate effectively; verbal and written
  • PE Required 
  • Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months
  • Experience in design of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with FDOT and other client standards
  • Experience in Design software such as ICPR, and HEC-RAS
  • Experience in the following software: Geopak Drainage, Geopak, Inroads, Corridor Modeling, Microstation or other equivalent CAD software
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal guidelines may differ from state-specific guidelines.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • A satisfactory moto vehicle report (MVR).
  • Characteristics of a successful team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.