Stormwater Engineer (Engineer I)
The Entry Level Stormwater Engineer at Confidential Client supports municipal clients by performing hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses, stormwater modeling, and design under senior staff guidance. The role involves utilizing GIS and specialized software to develop sustainable stormwater solutions, preparing reports and environmental documentation, and assisting with construction observations to enhance watershed functions and public safety in the Orlando, FL area.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry‑Level Stormwater Engineer (Engineer I) to support stormwater and watershed projects in Orlando, FL. You will work under the direction of senior staff on modeling, design, permitting, reporting, and field tasks that support municipal and infrastructure clients.
- Analyze stormwater and floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize banks, reduce flooding, and repair stream channels.
- Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water‑quality analyses and stormwater pipeline design.
- Support watershed and stormwater modeling, pollutant loading analysis, and water quality calculations.
- Prepare environmental documentation, permitting materials, technical reports, and engineering calculations.
- Use GIS to analyze spatial data and produce maps, exhibits, and tabular outputs.
- Enter and manage GIS/database inputs; assist with data conversion and QA/QC.
- Utilize specialized software for analysis and plan production (see Tools section).
- Assist with construction observation, field reviews, and preparation of field documentation.
- Coordinate water resources work with other disciplines and prepare exhibits for permitting activities.
- Apply standard procedures and methodologies to develop practical engineering solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively on multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and a positive, flexible attitude.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Skills & Tools
- Stormwater modeling: ICPR (StormWise/ICPR), HEC‑RAS, SWMM, HY‑8 (exposure or coursework is a strong plus).
- CAD and drafting platforms: MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, OpenRoads (experience helpful).
- GIS: ArcGIS or similar tools for spatial analysis and map production.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and calculations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $89,457 per year (estimated).
- Confidential Client offers competitive benefits, professional development, and training programs to support career growth and licensure preparation.
- This position is full‑time and permanent.
Note: The salary shown is an estimate sourced from the original posting. Actual compensation will be determined by the Confidential Client based on experience, qualifications, and applicable location laws.
Equal Opportunity & Additional Notices
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
To comply with federal employment laws, applicants will be informed of their rights. Careertakes may use AI tools to assist with application review or resume screening; human decision‑makers make final hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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