ENGINEER PRINCIPAL - WATER MANAGER
American Water Resources Association - Naples or Ft Myers, FL
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Are you a seasoned Engineer with flood protection stormwater experience? Are you looking for a place where you can be a driving force for balancing the needs of protecting a thriving and growing community with the safeguarding and restoring of vital water resources and delicate ecosystems? Let us show you how you could be a part of this crucial work. The Principal Engineer supports District emergency management operations for flood control and will serve on the water manager team as a high-level technical expert working with cutting-edge technologies. While a strong background in stormwater, flood control, modeling, and project management are preferred, this is a highly specialized position that will involve exciting learning opportunities in the field. You may also serve as a technical advisor and resource for executive level presentations and may serve as a spokesperson for the District at internal and external meetings. A partial remote work-from-home schedule is offered, and you may choose to work based out of the Naples or Ft. Myers office.
Responsibilities
- Support District emergency management operations for flood control.
- Serve on the water manager team as a high-level technical expert.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Provide technical advice and resources for executive level presentations.
- Act as a spokesperson for the District at internal and external meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
- 11+ years experience demonstrating measurable career progression within engineering discipline.
- Experience in Civil, Construction, Electrical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
- State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong background in stormwater, flood control, modeling, and project management.
Benefits
- Robust group insurance benefits.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement Plan for full-time employees.
- Wellness programs.
- Generous paid leave and holidays.
- Flexible hours.
- Partial remote work-from-home.
- Education reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
