Job Summary:

Advanced, independent engineering work performing engineering analysis, planning, designing, and management of engineering projects; maintenance and operation of projects; and serving as a project manager.

Job duties:

• Independently plans and performs complex engineering assignments supporting flood protection and water control infrastructure. Develops and reviews engineering designs, calculations, cost estimates, construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and permit applications. Leads the preparation and update of levee and dam emergency action plans and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans. Evaluates the condition, operability, reliability, and risk of water control structures and supporting civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telemetry, backup power, and control systems. Investigates field problems, develops corrective actions, directs consultant work, and supports procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout. Signs and seals engineering documents when licensed and assigned.

• Provides senior technical support for flood protection operations through field inspections, operational assessments, data management, reporting, emergency response, and backup operation of District water control systems. Operates lift gates, pump stations, overshot gates, solar pumping systems, and related equipment as assigned. Evaluates hydraulic, hydrologic, operational, and SCADA data; establishes data quality checks; resolves missing or questionable data; and develops advanced spreadsheets and other decision support tools. Prepares and reviews daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and information for public web displays. Develops operating protocols, readiness criteria, inspection and testing plans, and recommendations for system improvements. Supports storm preparation, emergency operations, and post-event reviews and recommends timely operational actions using sound engineering judgment.

• Advances the District's flood protection program by maintaining the library of water control protocols and guidance, tracking program findings and corrective actions, mentoring less experienced staff, and improving coordination among work groups across the District. Provides technical briefings and recommendations to senior management and supports state and local emergency management activities related to District water control systems. Assists with work planning, budgeting, procurement, and program reporting and performs other related duties as assigned.

Skilled In:

Evaluating hydraulic, hydrologic, engineering, and operational problems; applying sound engineering judgment; inspecting and operating water control structures and supporting systems; translating operational and SCADA data into clear recommendations; developing data quality checks, advanced spreadsheets, reports, and decision support tools; preparing and reviewing calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, scopes of work, procedures, emergency plans, and technical reports; directing consultants and coordinating contractors; prioritizing work based on risk and operational need; communicating technical information clearly; collaborating across engineering, operations, technology, modeling, communications, and emergency response teams; mentoring and sharing knowledge with other staff.

Ability To:

Work independently with limited supervision and accept responsibility for complex assignments; understand and operate water control systems after appropriate training; manage multiple priorities; recognize conditions that may affect public safety, property, operations, cost, or schedule; evaluate incomplete or rapidly changing information and make timely recommendations; communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences; provide calm, dependable support during storm preparation and response; document operational decisions; follow corrective actions through completion; travel to District facilities and work in field conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineer III – requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering and four years engineering experience directly related to the field in which the position is assigned

• Engineer IV – requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering and six years engineering experience directly related to the field in which the position is assigned; or registration by the State of Florida as a professional engineer.

• Professional Engineer – requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering, and registration by the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer.

An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

Work is performed in an office and at water control structures and other District facilities, including remote locations. Field work may involve uneven terrain, work near water, operating machinery and electrical equipment, noise, heat, rain, and other inclement weather. The position requires travel within the District and participation in scheduled on-call coverage and emergency response outside normal work hours when needed.

Licenses:

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

A State of Florida Professional Engineer license is preferred and is required when filled at the Professional Engineer level. Candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain Florida licensure within the period established by the District.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: Engineer III – Professional Engineer - $67,496.00 - $100,443.20

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, health insurance, paid parental leave, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location: Palatka or Palm Bay Service Center

Closing Date: Until filled

Job Summary: This is supervisory professional engineering work in water resource, environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural, and other related fields of engineering.

Job duties include:

• Supervises, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional engineers, project managers, and inspectors. Assigns and balances workload; establishes priorities, performance expectations, and schedules; monitors project status, budgets, and staff capacity; provides coaching, technical direction, and professional development; and assists staff in resolving technical, contractual, procurement, stakeholder, and administrative issues. Reviews and approves project management plans, scopes of work, fee proposals, cost estimates, schedules, work orders, contract amendments, procurement documents, invoices, change orders, technical deliverables, and executive or Governing Board materials prepared by staff and consultants. Provides technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC). Promotes consistent project management, document control, quality assurance, risk management, and reporting practices. Coordinates recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as assigned. Directs and supports construction management and inspection of staff to ensure field documentation, quality, safety, contract compliance, and timely escalation of issues.

• Serves as project manager, as needed, for a limited number of projects. Defines project objectives, alternatives, deliverables, budgets, schedules, risks, and delivery strategies. Negotiates consultant scopes, fees, schedules, work orders, and amendments. Directs consultants and multidisciplinary project teams, and coordinates with regulatory agencies, local governments, funding partners, utilities, stakeholders, and other District work units. Reviews technical memoranda, models, design submittals, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for completeness, technical adequacy, constructability, operability, maintainability, regulatory compliance, and value. Tracks budgets, encumbrances, expenditures, invoices, milestones, critical path, risks, decisions, and action items, and initiates corrective action when needed.

• Leads procurement and selection activities and prepares evaluations, recommendations, and Governing Board items. During construction, administers contracts and oversees construction managers, inspectors, consultants, and contractors; reviews schedules, submittals, requests for information, payment applications, change orders, time extensions, claims, field conditions, and contractor performance; and coordinates startup, operational turnover, warranties, and project closeout. Communicates project status, risks, decisions, and recommendations to District management, the Governing Board, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the public.

Skilled In:

Supervising, coaching, evaluating, and developing engineers, project managers, and inspectors; assigning work and balancing resources across multiple projects; managing complex, multidisciplinary projects; quality control and quality assurance; writing and negotiating scopes, fees, schedules, work orders, contract amendments, and consultant assignments; directing consultants and contractors; reviewing technical deliverables, plans, specifications, estimates, schedules, invoices, and contract documents; identifying project risks, establishing priorities, maintaining decision and action records, and resolving issues before they materially affect cost, schedule, quality, or operations; procurement planning and evaluation; construction contract administration and field issue resolution; preparing clear technical, contractual, financial, and executive communications; presenting recommendations and project status to management, the Governing Board, agencies, stakeholders, and the public; using standard office, scheduling, geographic information system, database, document management, and engineering software.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering. Registration with the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (if registered in another State, ability to obtain registration within the State of Florida within six months of hiring), five years of subsequent experience directly related to the field in which the position is assigned. Experience must include one year of leading a project team, coordinating activities of a workgroup, or serving as a team lead.

Applicants must demonstrate experience serving as the Project Manager, Construction Manager, or Engineer of Record for a minimum of five (5) construction projects with an individual construction value greater than $1 million. Experience must include responsibility for project delivery, construction administration, contractor coordination, budget and schedule management, and resolution of construction-related issues.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering can substitute for the required non-supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

Mostly general office environment with some fieldwork required; ability to work outdoors in Florida throughout the year; the ability to walk in natural areas with rugged terrain and heavy vegetation.

License:

State of Florida Professional Engineer license.

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: $91,145.60 - $123,032.00

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location: Apopka, Palatka, or Palm Bay

Closing Date: Open until filled

The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental agency whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the District’s 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. The Bureau of District Projects and Construction is responsible for the design and implementation of projects that meet the missions of the District. Enjoy work-life balance in a professional culture with competitive pay and benefits. 

Job Summary:  

Advanced independent professional hydrologic and/or hydrogeologic work, performing advanced research for hydrologic projects, preparing, and reviewing technical hydrologic publications, or managing the design and construction of hydrologic/hydrogeologic projects. Positions within this classification may perform lead work.

Job duties include: 

• Evaluates geophysical and lithologic log data; produces interpretations of geophysical and lithologic log data in informal or published reports, GIS formats, verbal communications, and applicable software. Uses geostatistical and GIS software to produce surfaces and 3D geologic models of hydrogeologic units. Use geophysical software for retrieval, display, and interpretation of geophysical logs and other applicable borehole data.

• Project Manager for contractual well construction and maintenance services; coordinates project  administration, including preparation of contract documents, project time lines, and project budgets; coordinates with project team members to ensure well construction specifications and testing requirements are in compliance with drilling plan goals and objectives; prepares work order specifications, contract proposals, and initiates actions to assure achievement of project goals; develops and tracks progress of work orders and approves associated invoices.

• Processes borehole geophysical log data; manages geophysical log database development; and provides technical support and mentoring to field staff regarding geophysical log data collection.

• Evaluates, compiles, analyzes, and interprets hydrologic and geophysical data using mapping and statistical methods; coordinates data processing; prepares and writes field and technical reports on the results of hydrogeologic investigations.

Skilled In: 

Interacting with a team of advanced professionals, participating with professional staff; establishing project goals and objectives; developing and tracking project progress and planning activities; analysis of networks, geological, hydrological, chemical and other physical data; conducting geostatistical statistical analyses; contract development and management; database and database query development and management; design and preparation of project proposals or scopes of work; editing and providing technical review of reports, papers, memoranda prepared by other staff members; writing comprehensive technical documents, reports, and scientific papers.

Ability To:

Establishing project goals and objectives; developing and tracking project progress and planning activities; the use of geophysical software; contract development and management; database and database query development; design and preparation of project proposals or scopes of work; editing and providing technical review of reports, papers, memoranda prepared by other staff members; writing comprehensive technical documents, reports, and scientific papers; the use of ArcGIS software, and software for visualizing geophysical and geologic log data or log interpretations; interpretations from geophysical data; project development and maintenance of the Hydrogeologic Information System.

Minimum Qualifications: 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or related field and five years of experience in hydrology or hydrogeology; or registration with the State of Florida as a professional geologist or professional engineer. 

An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience. Professional experience in the areas described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 

Physical Requirements/Working Environment: 

Office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with field work and or field visits as required. 

Field work and or field visits: 

Occasional field (land & water) work; ability to endure harsh outdoor conditions; load and unload field equipment in motor vehicles; mount, dismount and drive motor vehicles; traverse rough terrain on foot; some overnight travel may be required.

Licenses: 

Requires a valid Florida driver's license. 

Florida Professional Geologist license or pursing is preferred.

Additional Details: 

Starting Salary Range: $67,496.00 - $87,734.40

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience. 

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program. 

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.  

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.  

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace 

Location: Palatka 

Closing Date:  September 16, 2026

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Transportation Design Practice Lead - Florida

Our Florida Division is experiencing tremendous growth as we continue to expand our design services, client partnerships, and presence across the state. Spanning four offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, the team maintains a highly collaborative and close-knit culture built on strong relationships, shared success, and a commitment to supporting one another across offices and disciplines.

As we continue to invest in the growth of our transportation design services throughout Florida, we are seeking an experienced Transportation Design Practice Lead who is excited to leverage their relationships, expertise, and vision to expand Benesch's existing transportation presence while supporting a broad range of transportation services, including roadway design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, PD&E, hydraulics, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. 

In this role, you will shape the next chapter of our Florida Transportation Design practice by influencing strategy, developing future leaders, and strengthening and expanding relationships with transportation agencies, including FDOT Districts 1, 2, 5, and 7, as well as key county and municipal partners across Florida. Approximately 60% of the time will be spent on business development, client engagement, strategic pursuits, and market growth, with the remaining 40% dedicated to people leadership, project oversight, team development, and technical guidance. If you're energized by business development, leadership, mentoring others, and the opportunity to build something meaningful, we'd love to connect! 

Location

This position can be based in any of our Florida offices, including Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami, with flexibility to collaborate across our statewide footprint. We are also interested in exploring opportunities for this practice leader to be located in the Central Florida (Orlando area) market. Depending on the candidate's location, periodic travel will be expected for client meetings, business development activities, industry events, and team member engagement.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead the evolution of Florida's Transportation Design practice, helping transform a strong foundation into a premier transportation program recognized throughout the state.

• Leverage your relationships, expertise, and vision to expand Benesch's transportation design presence, open doors to new opportunities, and strengthen our position across Florida's transportation market.

• Build and develop a high-performing design team while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, accountability, and leadership development for the next generation of transportation professionals.

• Leave a lasting impact on both the business and the communities we serve by helping to shape the design practice's future direction, advancing transportation infrastructure, and influencing the legacy Benesch creates throughout Florida.

What We Are Looking For 

• A proven transportation design leader with a track record of growing client relationships, winning meaningful work, and driving long-term business growth within the public sector transportation market.

• A strategic and collaborative leader who can balance business development, project delivery, and people leadership while mentoring teams, developing future leaders, and building a culture of accountability and excellence.

• A builder who is energized by the opportunity to shape the future of a growing transportation design practice, expand market presence, create new opportunities, and leave a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline and an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and leadership experience supporting FDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public sector transportation agencies.

• Demonstrated success in pursuing, winning, managing, and delivering roadway design, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, and multidisciplinary transportation projects.

• Strong business development, project management, financial management, and client relationship experience.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.  #LI-JB1# L# LI-JB1F1

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward

• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees

• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life

• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees

• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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