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About the Organization
AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource-water.
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About Us
AQUALIS is the nationwide leader of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction storm water and lift station systems. From stormwater, to wastewater, to drinking water, environmental challenges are forecasted to grow exponentially in the coming years due to aging infrastructure, climate change and the intensity of storms, urbanization and lack of compliance commitments today. AQUALIS delivers comprehensive sustainable water management to the retail, commercial, industrial, municipal, healthcare and education industries as well as HOAs and multi-family properties. AQUALIS' expertise includes storm water and lift station inspections, maintenance, repair, consultations, and emergency response, hydro-excavation, industrial vacuumation, jetting services, CCTV pipe inspections and water quality testing. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our community's water systems.
Why work with AQUALIS?
AQUALIS provides sustainable water compliance and management solutions for the betterment of our nation's communities and corporations. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive, sustainable water management team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by our core values: Personal Responsibility & Accountability, Exceptional Customer Experience, and Sustainable & Innovative Water Management. We are committed to providing personal and professional development through continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training. AQUALIS provides all full-time employees with competitive annual pay raise potential, paid vacation time, eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan, 401(k) matching, as well as real flexibility and growth potential.
Where do you fit in?
The Engineering Services Division of AQUALIS specializes in sustainable water design, including storm water management, green infrastructure/drainage design and hydraulic analysis. We follow our passion of water quality, flood reduction, and community improvements, with like-minded professionals in a motivating and mission-driven team. The Junior Project Engineer reports directly to the VP of Engineering Services. The VP of Engineering Services is available to the Jr. Project Engineer for advising, training, brainstorming on projects, and assistance with anything outside of projects. The VP of Engineering Services will assign projects, but the jr. Project Engineer is responsible for managing each project, delegating work to other Jr. Project Engineers or Interns as appropriate, and ensuring all deliverables are checked for quality and approved by the VP of Engineering Services before departing from the office. The Jr. Project Engineer is expected to assist with the development of project proposals as requested by the VP of Engineering Services. As part of the proposal writing process, the Jr. Project Engineer will identify project tasks and estimate the hours need to complete these tasks. They will write a detailed project scope for inclusion in the proposal.
When managing projects, the Jr. Project Engineer is responsible for managing the tasks of the project, the people of the project, and the overall communication between employees, clients, and the VP of Engineering Services Engineer.
Responsibilities:

• Obtain familiarity with each project's background, location, existing issues, and existing politics.
• Identify the right staff for each part of the project and assigning tasks
• Manage people while they perform the assigned tasks
• Set milestone dates for project tasks that meet the deadline provided for in the scope
• Provide the role of "Checker" as part of the Qualify Control Program
• Provide project updates both internal and external
• Update the project budget for monthly invoicing
• Evaluate the status of each project vs. the work completed
• Bring to the attention of the VP of Engineering Services any evidence of budget slips, scope creep, or scheduling issues.
• Maintain project change and issue logs
• Additional duties as needed and assigned

Position Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years of engineering experience required;
• Must have experience with: drainage systems, water quality devices, detention ponds, hydraulic analysis, FDM Design Standards, WisDOT PS&E processes
• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or biological systems engineering or other relevant subject(s) required;
• Active & current Professional Engineer license through any state preferred. PE license be in good standing. Or passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam and plan to apply for PE within 3 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills are imperative to assist with ensuring schedule and budget needs are adhered to throughout various projects.
• Must have experience working with the following software applications: Microsoft office suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Mircostation, WinSLAMM/Recarga, HydroCAD, SWMM, Bentley StormCAD, Inroads, HEC-RAS, HSPF, or other hydraulic modeling software as it becomes available or necessary.

Location
Orlando, FL
Category
Engineering
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Number of Openings
1
Base Compensation Min
30.00
Base Compensation Max
33.00
On Target Earnings
EOE Statement
AQUALIS Stormwater Management is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. AQUALIS also offers protection based on sexual orientation against discrimination, harassment or inequality.
We value each and every employee and strive to make employment at AQUALIS enjoyable and satisfying. As part of our commitment, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination toward employees, applicants, vendors, customers or visitors of AQUALIS. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state law.
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