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Applied Ecology, Inc.
Job Description
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Overview
Applied Ecology, Inc., a small environmental consulting business with rapidly expanding footprint, is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Environmental, Civil Engineer, or Coastal Engineer to expand our Water Resources Engineering Service Line. This position requires a strong technical background in water resources engineering as well as the capability and interest to lead complex projects. AEI is a small, but rapidly growing, environmental consulting firm that is a regional leader in water resources management and engineering, environmental compliance, ecological and environmental assessment, planning and geospatial services. This position can be based out of Melbourne, Orlando or Tampa areas.
As a small business, we are involved in diverse, yet challenging environmental and utility projects, providing a great setting for a motivated individual to shape the growth of Applied Ecology in the municipal and federal sector. This is your opportunity to pursue the projects you always wanted and strengthen a leading team in water quality, resiliency, and ecological restoration pursuits.
Qualified candidates must have demonstrated excellence in environmental or civil engineering courses and four years of experience working on water resources projects (design, planning, or/and studies). Competency is desired in one or more areas including surface water or stormwater management, water supply planning, wastewater treatment efficiency processes, water quality restoration, watershed management planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, shoreline design, coastal management, resilience and climate adaptation, or Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure design. Candidate must have a desire to participate in interdisciplinary research teams, be a natural problem-solver and be able to design, implement, monitor and evaluate water resource management and restoration projects. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is results and quality-oriented and has attention to detail, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Walker Dawson, Engineering Manager.
Duties
Assists project managers and team leads to execute work involving conventional and innovative environmental and ecological engineering designs and other related infrastructure projects
Supports a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction of wastewater, water resources management, and stormwater treatment systems
Performs field assessments to evaluate and document existing site-specific conditions or collect design criteria or evaluation data
Participates on interdisciplinary research teams to conduct environmental studies, permitting, and alternative analyses
Perform calculations, prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports under supervision
Check performance or conformity with design plans and specifications through field inspection and reporting
Prepare technical work plans and reports
Review local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Apply approved standard operating practices to field and data management practices
Assist with the development of technical submittals including letters, technical reports, figures, and tables
Contribute to the development of proposals and scopes of work in response to client task requests
Minimum Required Qualifications
PE License in Florida or EIT certification with ability to obtain PE within 12 months of hire
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related water resources discipline; Master’s degree preferred
4 years of experience in water resources engineering
Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products
Solid technical writing skills and effective communication skills
Valid U.S. Driver’s License and good driving record required
Due to the nature of the projects (DOD clients), US citizenship or permanent residency is required
Desired Qualifications
Experience with surface water, groundwater, and integrated modeling codes such as HEC-RAS, ICPR, MIKE-SHE, and/or SWMM
Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred, MEP/Revit, and hydraulic modeling platforms
Experience with Green Infrastructure, Water Quality, or Coastal Resilience projects
Related project management and/or supervisory experience are preferred.
Public sector experience preferred
LEED accreditation or other accepted “Green Rating System” and sustainable project experience
Certified Floodplain Manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida
Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems
Strong technical skills and scientific integrity
Ability to work effectively on a cross-disciplinary team under tight and pressured deadlines
Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees
Ability to learn through on-the-job experience
Ability to move across a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt, and other unpaved terrains to conduct field site inspections
Ability to work in adverse seasonal weather conditions
Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
Ability to safely drive a full-size pickup truck
Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working in urban environments and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified
Applied Ecology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a protected veteran and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Water resources: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Professional Engineer (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33607
Overview
Applied Ecology, Inc., a small environmental consulting business with rapidly expanding footprint, is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Environmental, Civil Engineer, or Coastal Engineer to expand our Water Resources Engineering Service Line. This position requires a strong technical background in water resources engineering as well as the capability and interest to lead complex projects. AEI is a small, but rapidly growing, environmental consulting firm that is a regional leader in water resources management and engineering, environmental compliance, ecological and environmental assessment, planning and geospatial services. This position can be based out of Melbourne, Orlando or Tampa areas.
As a small business, we are involved in diverse, yet challenging environmental and utility projects, providing a great setting for a motivated individual to shape the growth of Applied Ecology in the municipal and federal sector. This is your opportunity to pursue the projects you always wanted and strengthen a leading team in water quality, resiliency, and ecological restoration pursuits.
Qualified candidates must have demonstrated excellence in environmental or civil engineering courses and four years of experience working on water resources projects (design, planning, or/and studies). Competency is desired in one or more areas including surface water or stormwater management, water supply planning, wastewater treatment efficiency processes, water quality restoration, watershed management planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, shoreline design, coastal management, resilience and climate adaptation, or Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure design. Candidate must have a desire to participate in interdisciplinary research teams, be a natural problem-solver and be able to design, implement, monitor and evaluate water resource management and restoration projects. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is results and quality-oriented and has attention to detail, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Walker Dawson, Engineering Manager.
Duties
Assists project managers and team leads to execute work involving conventional and innovative environmental and ecological engineering designs and other related infrastructure projects
Supports a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction of wastewater, water resources management, and stormwater treatment systems
Performs field assessments to evaluate and document existing site-specific conditions or collect design criteria or evaluation data
Participates on interdisciplinary research teams to conduct environmental studies, permitting, and alternative analyses
Perform calculations, prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports under supervision
Check performance or conformity with design plans and specifications through field inspection and reporting
Prepare technical work plans and reports
Review local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Apply approved standard operating practices to field and data management practices
Assist with the development of technical submittals including letters, technical reports, figures, and tables
Contribute to the development of proposals and scopes of work in response to client task requests
Minimum Required Qualifications
PE License in Florida or EIT certification with ability to obtain PE within 12 months of hire
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related water resources discipline; Master’s degree preferred
4 years of experience in water resources engineering
Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products
Solid technical writing skills and effective communication skills
Valid U.S. Driver’s License and good driving record required
Due to the nature of the projects (DOD clients), US citizenship or permanent residency is required
Desired Qualifications
Experience with surface water, groundwater, and integrated modeling codes such as HEC-RAS, ICPR, MIKE-SHE, and/or SWMM
Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred, MEP/Revit, and hydraulic modeling platforms
Experience with Green Infrastructure, Water Quality, or Coastal Resilience projects
Related project management and/or supervisory experience are preferred.
Public sector experience preferred
LEED accreditation or other accepted “Green Rating System” and sustainable project experience
Certified Floodplain Manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida
Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems
Strong technical skills and scientific integrity
Ability to work effectively on a cross-disciplinary team under tight and pressured deadlines
Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees
Ability to learn through on-the-job experience
Ability to move across a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt, and other unpaved terrains to conduct field site inspections
Ability to work in adverse seasonal weather conditions
Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
Ability to safely drive a full-size pickup truck
Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working in urban environments and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified
Applied Ecology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a protected veteran and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Water resources: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Professional Engineer (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33607
