Water​/Wastewater Practice Lead

Water/Wastewater Practice Lead – Southeast Region, Florida

We are currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Practice Lead to support our Southeast Region located in Florida.

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

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Civil Engineering

Florida