Environmental or Water Resources Staff Professional
Drummond Carpenter’s Florida practice is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Environmental or Water Resources Staff Professional to join our firm at our Orlando offices. Ideal candidates will have core capabilities needed to provide innovative environmental solutions to assist our municipal, state, and federal clients in areas such as stormwater management, infrastructure design, green infrastructure, water quality studies, ecological studies, flood mitigation strategies, watershed management, environmental permitting, surface water monitoring, and TMDL support.
Drummond Carpenter is a leader in developing solutions to many of our country’s toughest environmental challenges that impact the health and safety of communities and the natural environment. While we are headquartered in Orlando, our projects are nationwide, ranging from managing impacts from climate change and creating more sustainable water supply systems, to addressing harmful algal blooms in lakes and safely storing nuclear waste. Drummond Carpenter is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with five areas of practice: civil and water resources engineering, green infrastructure and sustainability, environmental modeling, environmental assessment and remediation, and nuclear disposal and storage.
We care about our work and even more about our employees, whom we encourage to participate in professional development, research, or leadership roles within community, state, and national organizations. Drummond Carpenter offers an excellent health care and benefits package, including paid maternity and paternity leave as well as an open PTO policy. We are looking for professionals who want to grow their careers as our firm expands and enjoy collaboration and learning from team members and leaders across each of our service areas. Our size allows every employee to work with top experts not only in our firm, but also private-sector partners, universities, and a wide range of clients. We value our employees’ professional and personal lives and a culture that celebrates both.
POSITION ACTIVITIES
Some of the key responsibilities for the experienced water resources engineer or scientist position are listed below. It is not a requirement to have experience in each category, but to be a motivated individual willing to expand your competences under the direction and mentorship of a supervisor.
- Performing civil and water resources design and analyses
- Developing and peer reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic studies
- Conceptualizing and implementing green stormwater infrastructure solutions for the built environment
- Developing hydrologic and hydraulic models from a range of open source and proprietary software
- Developing water quantity and water quality transport models
- Floodplain mapping
- Urban stormwater water quality monitoring and modeling
- Field investigations and sampling
- Construction oversight and administration
- Overseeing the development of construction documents
- Climate change adaptation and resiliency planning
You will be supported by Drummond Carpenter’s senior practitioners and professionals as you advance to the next stage of your career. All our staff members collaborate and learn from each other’s work histories and experiences so that each of us can benefit from our employees’ unique strengths.
Additional information about working at Drummond Carpenter:
- Training: Drummond Carpenter offers training assistance to improve our staff’s technical capabilities as needed.
- Professional Development: We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants. Our staff are also encouraged to publish relevant research or project work, and to present at industry conferences and events.
- Fieldwork: Up to 25% based on project needs
- Overnight travel: Up to 10%
You will be given the opportunity to grow your career as leader in the water resources consulting industry. All Drummond Carpenter staff are encouraged to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement within our firm is based on the performance and initiative of each individual.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
- Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or related discipline. (required)
- Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering or natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
- Ability to obtain a professional registration within 2 years (e.g.,., PE, PG, PWS). (preferred)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Experience with surface water or groundwater modeling and design software tools such as ICPR, EPA-SWMM, HEC-RAS, MODFLOW, Autodesk products, GIS (ESRI products, QGIS). (preferred)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Drummond Carpenter is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Drummond Carpenter makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.