Water​/Wastewater Practice Lead

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We are currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Practice Lead to support our Southeast Region located in Florida
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To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

• Providing project management and task coordination for various potable water and wastewater projects
• Defining project scope, schedules, and budgets
• Developing detailed designs, construction plans, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates for pipeline, pump station, treatment plant, and other water utility projects
• Performing QA/QC reviews of reports, calculations, construction plans, and other technical documents
• Establishing, developing, and maintaining client relationships

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of related experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain registration within 3 months
• Experience in business development
• Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff
• Proven existing relationships with relevant entities in FL
• Project and task management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong technical report writing capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute meaningfully to the success of a project team
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and goal/results driven mentality
• 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).

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.

• 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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