Water/Wastewater Engineer

Company: Volkert Inc
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in any of our Florida offices . To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. What you’ll be doing: Designing water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions Managing project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and providing regular communication and guidance with less experienced staff Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external clients to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects Maintain a high degree of quality sets of plans along with checking the work of others Create work plans and adhere to the budget set by the client and perform strong project management knowledge Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules What you need to have: Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida required 5 - 10 years of relevant engineering design experience and FDOT experience Relevant municipal engineering experience including designing pump stations, pipelines, water/wastewater treatment facilities Experience performing hydraulic modeling (using programs such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.) Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines. If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role. Valid driver’s license. A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR). Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide. Key Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical, Dental, & Vision 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability Wellness incentives Student Debt Retirement Match Additional voluntary benefits The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer EOE- Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. LI-HF1 Florida

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