Southeast Region Drainage Lead Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Southeast Region Drainage Lead Volkert Inc. paid time off, 401(k) United States, Florida, Miami 5775 Waterford District Drive (Show on map) Jun 20, 2025 Are we the road to your future? 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. We are currently searching for a motivated Drainage Lead to join our Southeast Region in Maitland, FL, Miami, or Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate will develop strong working relationships with clients and staff plus maintain a high level of project standards and exceed client expectations. What you’ll be doing: Lead the Southeast Drainage team supporting the growth and performance of the organization
Representing Volkert with clients and stakeholders, as well as industry and market environments
Manage and leverage group’s resources and capabilities to meet company and individual goals and objectives
Have client contacts with the FDOT and Local Municipalities with the ability to market and obtain work
Work closely with other service lines to support marketing and production efforts
Oversees the performance of engineering deliverables associated with Drainage and roadway infrastructure improvements
Leads staff to develop plans and calculations for transportation and drainage related projects
Oversees the design of stormwater management facilities to meet water quality and quantity requirements
Understands applicable policies, methods, practices, and procedures
Oversees the design and Quality Control of roadway and drainage deliverables to various transportation departments and municipalities
Hire, Retain, supervise, and mentor staff as Drainage Engineer Lead for Southeast Region
Represent Volkert at conferences and other client-focused or industry-focused events and making presentations in areas of individual expertise when applicable
Oversees the Prepare and present project presentations, studies, and reports
Assist in developing project staffing plans and work forecasting
Provide team leadership, project management and mentoring of junior-level staff
Other duties as required What you need to have: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of drainage engineering experience post registration
Manage staff in their performance in drainage design and production for transportation projects including calculations and plans preparation
Prior experience as an experienced drainage engineer on civil or transportation projects
Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
Must be able to communicate effectively; verbal and written
PE Required
Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months
Experience in design of drainage conveyance systems and plans preparation in compliance with FDOT and other client standards
Experience in Design software such as ICPR, and HEC-RAS
Experience in the following software: Geopak Drainage, Geopak, Inroads, Corridor Modeling, Microstation or other equivalent CAD software
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 guidelines may differ from state-specific guidelines.
Valid driver’s license.
A satisfactory moto vehicle report (MVR).
Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
Challenging and innovative projects
Employee referral program
Professional development
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Additional voluntary benefits The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-HF1 Florida