Entry-Level Drainage Engineer

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Drainage Engineer with strong organizational skills and the desire to learn while participating in challenging projects in our growing Transportation design practice. This position will be based in our Orlando, FL office. This is an excellent career opportunity to join a nationally recognized multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design and design-build services to the Florida Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies and authorities throughout the state of Florida. The successful candidate will have career advancement opportunities, an excellent working environment, great work-life balance, and the chance to work on a variety of impactful projects with a collaborative and successful team of experienced engineers.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to be used in project design plans and reports
• Prepare and collaborate on the preparation, review and/or modification of drainage plans, calculations, reports, and exhibits for a variety of transportation projects
• Perform and collaborate on drainage analyses with other Drainage Engineers
• Prepare and collaborate on the preparation, review and/or modification of construction quantities, details, cost estimates and specifications
• Communicate effectively with internal team members, subconsultants, and clients 
• Meet and build strong working relationships with clients and permitting agencies 
• Assist with the development of marketing and project pursuit materials

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree in a water resources field is a plus)
• EIT / EI certification preferred (or the commitment to acquire it within 1 year)
• The ability to pass the Florida PE exam within the next 1-2 years
• Some knowledge about or experience with FDOT drainage design criteria, standards, and procedures
• Some knowledge about or experience with permitting requirements of Florida Water Management Districts, FDEP, and USACOE
• Some knowledge or experience with the latest CADD software: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Open Roads Designer (ORD)
• The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Strong desire to contribute to an outstanding team of industry-leading professionals and a commitment to meeting individual and project goals

In addition to competitive levels of compensation and paid time off, meaningful work, and work/life balance, Dewberry offers employees the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance programs for regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents beginning on the first of the month following their date of hire
• Additional insurance for life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short-term and long-term disability, at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer matching
• 529 college savings plans
• Travel assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Employee referral program
• Professional development resources and in-house training
• Wellness incentives

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Program Information

Entry-Level Class Program

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.