ENGINEER LEAD - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
Professional Engineer position that provides engineering services and makes engineering decisions for a section that supports the success of one or more of the District's strategic programs. Engineering services and decisions are based on a comprehensive knowledge and consistent application of theories, precepts, concepts, and practices related to hydraulic and hydrologic engineering. The incumbent plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of moderate to complex engineering projects or processes. Additionally, the incumbent performs work that requires the application of both conventional and innovative engineering practices. He/she receives direction from the supervisor for complex or unfamiliar problems and developments, and work products are reviewed to ensure the application of sound engineering judgment. The incumbent is responsible for keeping his/her immediate supervisor current on the status of deliverables and assignments and for providing technical coaching to less seasoned engineering staff. He/she may also represent the Hydrology and Hydraulics Bureau on resource area task-forces.
Position responsibilities include conducting canal conveyance studies mandated by the District’s Canal Conveyance Capacity Program. Duties will primarily include, but not be limited to, researching and compiling design data and criteria for C & SF system canals; reviewing and verifying original canal design capacity analyses; constructing and calibrating hydraulic models; determining the current capacities of canals with respect to original and current design criteria; establishing and documenting changes in canal capacities; and making recommendations for channel improvements. The incumbent may also perform level of service evaluations of watersheds, conduct flow rating analyses and hydraulic modeling of water control structures, and prepare or review the hydraulic designs of water control structures, impoundments, canals and pipelines.
Ideally, the incumbent should be knowledgeable and experienced in the following: performing water surface profile and flood routing computations in open-channels; interpreting design and as-built drawings; reviewing and preparing the hydraulic and hydrologic designs of major water control structures; and developing, applying, and interpreting the results of hydrologic and hydraulic models that are based on standard software such as HECRAS, HECHMS, MIKE11, MIKESHE, FLOW3D etc. Familiarity with the operational protocol of major SFWMD and USACE structures is also desirable.
This position may also be filled at the Staff Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Scientist, or Senior Scientist levels.
Employment Guidelines:
Experience Requirements:
At least 8 years of experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression within the water resources engineering discipline, and (ii) can be applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives is required.
Educational Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced engineering degree. Acceptable disciplines for engineering education include Agricultural, Civil, Environmental, and other water-related engineering fields.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
A Florida Professional Engineer license is required for Staff Engineer, Senior Engineer and Lead Engineer.
If this position is filled at a Staff or Senior Scientist level, this would not require a FL P.E.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Position responsibilities include conducting canal conveyance studies mandated by the District’s Canal Conveyance Capacity Program. Duties will primarily include, but not be limited to, researching and compiling design data and criteria for C & SF system canals; reviewing and verifying original canal design capacity analyses; constructing and calibrating hydraulic models; determining the current capacities of canals with respect to original and current design criteria; establishing and documenting changes in canal capacities; and making recommendations for channel improvements. The incumbent may also perform level of service evaluations of watersheds, conduct flow rating analyses and hydraulic modeling of water control structures, and prepare or review the hydraulic designs of water control structures, impoundments, canals and pipelines.
Ideally, the incumbent should be knowledgeable and experienced in the following: performing water surface profile and flood routing computations in open-channels; interpreting design and as-built drawings; reviewing and preparing the hydraulic and hydrologic designs of major water control structures; and developing, applying, and interpreting the results of hydrologic and hydraulic models that are based on standard software such as HECRAS, HECHMS, MIKE11, MIKESHE, FLOW3D etc. Familiarity with the operational protocol of major SFWMD and USACE structures is also desirable.
This position may also be filled at the Staff Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Scientist, or Senior Scientist levels.
Employment Guidelines:
Experience Requirements:
At least 8 years of experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression within the water resources engineering discipline, and (ii) can be applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives is required.
Educational Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced engineering degree. Acceptable disciplines for engineering education include Agricultural, Civil, Environmental, and other water-related engineering fields.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
A Florida Professional Engineer license is required for Staff Engineer, Senior Engineer and Lead Engineer.
If this position is filled at a Staff or Senior Scientist level, this would not require a FL P.E.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District
