Civil Engineer

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

ADA Engineering, a GHD company, is currently looking for a Civil Engineer to join their Florida based team!. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation of comprehensive stormwater management reports including resiliency and adaptation, drainage design and environmental permitting with water management districts and other municipalities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects with a focus on stormwater management design and permitting that serve your local community while having access to GHD's global technical expertise and resources!

Our Hybrid Work Model: 

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer license from the State of Florida is preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in stormwater management including master plan development, design and permitting
• Efficient technical writing skills to develop drainage studies and reports
• Experience with local permitting agencies
• Proficiency with modeling software such as ICPR 4 and XPSWMM

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