Careers

Water Resources/Staff Engineer

Land & Water Engineering Science (LWES) is a niche engineering firm located in St. Petersburg, Florida. We provide consulting services in water resources and civil engineering to government agencies. We assist communities in developing, prioritizing, and implementing Capital Improvement Programs that emphasize multi-objective management solutions for their watersheds and built environments.

Are you looking for a new opportunity that will allow you to grow and learn and also provide you with the ability to be responsible for stormwater management, drainage design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling? If you enjoy a professional yet casual working environment, where the pace is fast, fun, and exhilarating, a place where you have the freedom and opportunity to solve problems and be a significant contributor to our success, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description:

Land & Water Engineering Science is growing, and we are currently looking for an experienced water resources engineer to support the team in stormwater and civil design related projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a position that will allow them to grow and learn while being responsible for stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic hydraulic, and water quality modeling and environmental permitting with water management districts and local municipality standards, criteria and accepted practices. A successful candidate will show that they have experience in the water resources sector and have the ability to work independently on interesting projects. This position allows the candidate to function as a technical specialist.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in the field of stormwater management
• Strong Understanding of ICPR v3 & v4, SWMM 5 and XP SWMM H&H Modeling software applications
• Understanding of State and local stormwater permitting criteria
• Strong knowledge of GIS ESRI platform

The preferred qualifications for this position are:

• Candidate has completed their Engineer Intern Certification
• Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Experience with local municipalities and watershed studies
• Working Knowledge of Civil 3D

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

At Land & Water Engineering Science, we are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of dedication, ingenuity, and innovation. At the same time, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable assets. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, a flexible work environment, and professional advancement opportunities. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. When applying to this position, please include your cover letter and resume.