Location: Tampa,FL, USA
Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead stormwater management projects in our Florida Offices. The candidate must have a strong background in the modeling of stormwater/water resources infrastructure projects and the preparation of drainage studies and impact analyses.
* Responsible for leading the analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning, reviews of proposed developments, stormwater pump stations, detention/retention ponds, mitigation of drainage impacts, transportation drainage design, regional flood planning, and preparation and review of FEMA flood studies as well as CLOMRs and LOMRs.
* Candidate will work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts, will have strong communication and teamwork skills and will provide direction and mentorship to junior staff.
* Coordinate with and support project teams across FNI's national offices and serve as a technical lead.
* Support the management of small and large-sized projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, track project financials, prepare status reports, and interface with clients.
Qualifications
* 4+ years' experience in stormwater management
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable engineering or applied science degree)
* Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license (or the ability to become licensed in Florida within 6 months)
* Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ArcGIS ArcMap, and the Microsoft office suite
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with advanced H&H modeling software including Infoworks ICM, XP-SWMM, and ICPR 4, as well as ArcGIS Pro
* CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices
* Knowledge of FEMA RiskMap Program, Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, preliminary and post-preliminary processing, and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) is a plus
* Local experience and/or working relationships with clients in NE and SW Florida regions, including an understanding of FDEP and WMD criteria and permitting, is a plus
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