Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Actalent

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • $38.00-57.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Title: Civil Engineer - Water Resources
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources to join our dynamic team in Florida. This role offers the opportunity to play a significant part in various water resources and infrastructure projects, impacting ecosystems, watersheds, and communities across the state. You will be involved in engineering, design, permitting, construction management services, and engineering during construction for a diverse range of clients and projects.Responsibilities
  • Engage in large environmental restoration projects that involve embankment systems, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
  • Apply various design engineering and modeling techniques for water resource and heavy civil projects.
  • Perform complex engineering analyses and design calculations.
  • Prepare design drawings, construction specifications, and construction bid packages.
  • Support hydraulic and hydrology modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations.
  • Communicate with clients, generate new business opportunities, manage subconsultants, and staff.
  • Provide construction management services, acting as a liaison between the contractor, government client, and engineer of record.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials, manage inspection work, coordinate submittals and the RFI process.
  • Act as a Resident Engineer during construction, providing quality assurance, reviewing submittals, and creating project closeouts.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience supporting water resources or infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D, Bluebeam, HECRAS, ICPR, GeoSlope/Seep, MS Suite, and Adobe.
  • Experience working with dams, levees, water control structures, pump stations, low water crossings, and municipal utilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with transportation or land development disciplines is desirable.
  • Possession of EI is required; PE is a plus.
  • Ability to travel for extended periods to support CMS and EDC projects in Florida.
Work EnvironmentThis role offers a fully remote work environment with flexibility for time off. The position is preferably situated close to West Palm Beach or Tampa. You will have the opportunity to work on-site for inspections and project management when required. The company provides a competitive compensation package and the chance to lead a team of engineers on complex ecosystem restoration projects.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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