Civil Engineer - Water Resources & Aviation

Position Overview

CMA is hiring a Water Resources Engineer to work on Aviation and Transportation projects. In this role, you will perform hydraulic calculations for closed drainage networks and open channel design, analyze stormwater management facilities, conduct water quality modeling, and manage stormwater permitting through state and local regulatory agencies. Additionally, you will be responsible for erosion control design on both Aviation projects and Transportation-related projects with FDOT, other state transportation agencies, and local municipalities. Candidates should efficiently plan and organize their workload within a team, demonstrate a commitment to quality, and exhibit excellent communication skills and a positive work ethic. Experience in Aviation, Transportation, or Land Development/Site Civil projects is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on various aspects of civil engineering design, plan preparation, permitting, and construction oversight in a project team environment.
• Contribute to projects by collecting existing utility data, performing modeling and simulation, site grading, erosion control design, and stormwater permitting.
• Prepare project design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads.
• Develop project specific detail drawings.
• Assist with technical specifications, cost estimates, reports, schedules, and related tasks.
• Learn and adhere to client-specific standards while coordinating with team members and client representatives.
• Travel periodically to project sites for field investigations or construction support.
• Manage project phases including initiation, scheduling, execution, and closeout while interfacing with multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations related to open channel, storm sewer, and culvert design.
• Conduct water quality and quantity calculations for stormwater management design.
• Prepare permit application documentation along with permit research and review.
• Support and cross-train with other civil disciplines as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience will be considered; 2-5 years' relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience with transportation, aviation, and land development/site design projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, HEC-RAS, ICPR, and HY8 is a plus.
• Excellent technical writing skills and outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, project responsibility, and initiative with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exemplary verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with FDOT or other state transportation agency standards.
• Knowledge of FAA Drainage criteria.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply complex systems.