Land Development Drainage Engineer - TranSystems Corporation

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Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems has an immediate opening for a Land Develpment Drainage Engineer to join our growing Land Development focused offices in Clearwater and/or Palmetto Florida. The Land Develpment Drainage Engineer will join our team on exciting Land Development projects and will work on drainage design with our project teams in both offices. This role may also include coordinating staff in other offices to successfully complete project assignments. The successful candidate should have a Bachelor in Science degree in Civil Engineering with a Florida Professional Engineer License with 5+ years of experience in providing site grading and stormwater calculations/modeling to meet local and state requirements. The candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills with experience with hydraulic and hydrology modeling software including ICPR, StormCAD and MODRET.  The candidate must have a desire to work in a dynamic office culture. 

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for all phases of project development related to storm water management, flood plain mitigation studies, hydraulic analysis and design, water quality calculations and storm water BMP selection.
• Analyze information and data to perform drainage design tasks.
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and occasionally represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
• Receive instructions from the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.
• Seek technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal network, and participating in professional societies.
• Perform as a staff advisor and consultant for technical specialty.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics
• 5-10 years of experience 
• Professional Engineer able to work in Florida
• Certified Floodplain Manager
• Local to the Tampa Bay Area,
• State of Florida Permitting and Water Management Drainage experience
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Local candidates preferred

What we'd prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Highly detail oriented and possess excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines;
• Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks as assigned;
• Enjoys working and contributing towards the success of the team; and
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, occasional construction and field may be possible.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.