Water Resources EI/EIT or Staff Scientist- Job Posting

 

Collective Water Resources

Water Resources EI/EIT or Staff Scientist

West Palm Beach, Florida

Full-time

Collective is seeking a creative, passionate, and self-motivated engineer intern/engineer-in-training or hydrologist to join our team to work at the forefront of water resources and resilience.

Overview: The ideal candidate will have outstanding communications skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while performing high quality work, and a strong desire to learn. The position requires a working knowledge in stormwater, water resources, hydrology, and a degree in civil, environmental, ecological, agricultural/biological, or related engineering field from an accredited institution. Candidates with relevant scientific degrees and experience are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will also have some background or experience with graduate-level hydrology, GIS, modeling, and environmental policy. Ideal candidates will have between 0 - 2 years of experience in consulting/engineering.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Support the development, pursuit and delivery of planning projects associated with water resources, stormwater, and resilience.

• Collect, review, process, and manage data in support of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analyses utilizing programs such as ArcGIS, Excel, and other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling platforms • Prepare technical documents and reports under the supervision of an experienced engineer/professional • Communicate with internal and external clients

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, Ecological, Agricultural/Biological or related Engineering field from an accredited institution. Candidates with scientific degrees with an emphasis in hydrology are also encouraged to apply. • Working knowledge of Excel and GIS • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic • Strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment • Ability to work independently and as a team and both within the office and in the field (both urban and natural environments)

Candidates will be required to work out of our West Palm Beach, Florida office with the potential for some flexible work-from-home days after successful completion of a probationary period.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to careers@collectivewater.com with the email subject: WREI Candidate

Learn more about us at http://www.collectivewater.com/

 

Thanks!

 

Desiree (Van Hemel) Heinl, PE

Collective Water Resources, LLC

954-798-2813

National Engineering Hiring Event and Open job Positions on USAJOBs

USDA Forest Service – Savannah River is seeking to fill three civil engineer positions – one GS-12 Supervisory Civil Engineer, one GS-11 Civil Engineer (facilities), and one GS-7/8/9 Engineer Trainee position.

Link to the Job Announcement is listed below:

• USAJOBs Announcement Numbers (Jobs OPEN Friday 28 January 2022 – Monday 7 February 2022)
• Civil Engineers GS-0810-13
• 22-NHE-810-13-FS4526-DH
• 22-NHE-810-13-FS4516-DH (Supervisor)
• Civil Engineers GS-0810-11/12
• 22-NHE-810-11-12-FS2285-DH
• 22-NHE-810-11-12-FS3202-DH  (Supervisor)
• Civil Engineers GS-0810-09/11  
• 22-NHE-810-9-11-FS2291-DP
• Civil Engineers GS-0810-11 
• 22-NHE-810-11-FS2291-DH
• Civil Engineers GS-0810-07/09
• 22-NHE-810-7-9-FS2290-DP

 

• Projected Positions are posted
• External landing page for NLC events - Landing Page w/Link to Projected Engr Positions

• Remaining Webinars
• Tues., Feb. 1, 5-6 p.m. EST – Tips for Job Seekers
• Thurs., Feb. 3, 5-6 p.m. EST – Navigating USAJobs

 

 CALS Career Expo

February 3 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom

With employers representing the food, fiber, natural resources and life sciences sectors, students can expect to find opportunities for internships and permanent employment as well as representatives of graduate programs and professional schools.

All students are encouraged to participate - from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors seeking permanent employment. In addition, we highly encourage graduate students to attend and explore the career opportunities available to them. This event is open to all CALS students, no pre-registration is required.

Ken and Cindy Campbell Graduate Student Travel Scholarship

 

    UF/IFAS Agricultural and Biological Engineering

• Ken and Cindy Campbell Graduate Student Travel Scholarship

• Purpose

  The Ken and Cindy Campbell Graduate Student Travel Scholarship was established in 2015 to support graduate students researching water-related issues in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) at the University of Florida/IFAS. Scholarships of up to $1250 will be awarded in support of expenses related to travel for research projects, competitions, and participation in a competitive unpaid internship or workshop.

  Eligibility

  To be eligible for this award:

  • You must be a UF graduate student in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department.
  • Although first priority will be given to Ph.D. students in the general hydrology/water quality area of research, outstanding applications from Master’s students in the same area are also encouraged. 

  When to Apply: 

• All application materials are due by May 30th for the academic year.

• How to Apply: 

• https://form.jotform.com/ABEForms/HydrologyScholarship 

Engineering Positions open

 An ABE alumnus is working for an engineering firm that currently has three open positions currently. One entry level Engineer Intern position (0-2 years’ experience), one Professional Engineer position (4-10 years), and one Senior Professional Engineer position (10+ years.)

 All openings can be found on the company’s LinkedIn page (see below link), where one can view the job descriptions and how to apply. 

"I think this is a great company to work for and would love to have more ABEs at the firm."

 https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccafferty-brinson-consulting-llc/jobs/

SWS 5182 - Earth System Analysis - Dr. Stefan Gerber - Fall 2021

SWS 5182 will be fully online course with an evening online chat session on Tuesday evenings from 7:20 – 8:10 pm. If you have difficulty registering send an e-mail to mjsisk@ufl.edu.

Suwannee River Water Management District - 2 Positions Available

The Suwannee River Water Management District currently has two open positions in our regulatory office. Full details can be found on the website:

Engineering Specialist or Engineer I: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Engineering-Specialist-OR-Engineer-I-Reg-131

Environmental Scientist I or II: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Environmental-Scientist-I-OR-II-132

Landing page with all of our open positions listed: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/Jobs.aspx

ABE Robotics Team wins ASABE Award!

 Congratulations to the ABE Robotics Team which won the 'Best Written Report Award' for ASABE.

The members of the team are Bryce Askey, Congliang Zhou, Robert Herring, Xue Zhou, Ruoyao Qin, Songzi Wu and Chi Zhang. The team’s advisors are Dr. Ampatzidis and Dr. Lee.

ABE student wins KK Barnes Competition at AIM!

 Congratulations to Juan Daniel Cornu Sanchez for winning 1st place in the KK Barnes Competition at AIM. 

The title of his research was "Establishing a Method for Investigating Microbial Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Production from Anaerobic Digestion Biproducts and his advisor was Dr. Ana Martin Ryals.

Hydrologist Position - Deadline 7/20/21

There is a Vacancy Opportunity for an Hydrologist GS-1315-13 in the Office of Food Safety (OFS), Division of Produce Safety (DPS), Fresh Produce Branch (FPB) located in College Park, MD. The announcement closes on 7/20/2021, or sooner if/when 100 applications are received.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Performs analyses and evaluation of data samples and documented information gathered during inspections and investigations of fresh produce production.
• Prepares documents embodying policy and program proposals and decisions related to agricultural water issues and how they relate to the safety of fresh produce for human consumption.
• Participates in and provides guidance during the development of training for regulatory specialist and other professionals within FDA on matters related to the use of agricultural water.

See the link below for additional information.

DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/607215100

Oklahoma Water Resources Center - Positions Available

 The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has several open positions that will be headquartered in Stillwater, OK and serve as an integral part of a new collaborative research effort between the Oklahoma State University-OWRC, USDA-Agricultural Research Services (ARS) and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  This new joint effort, titled Dam Analysis Modernization of Tools, Applications, Guidance and Standardization (DAM-TAGS), will develop engineering tools, design guidance documents, and computational software and applications for monitoring, inspecting and rehabilitation of aging dams. 

• Data Manager https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9572
• Computer Modeler https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9575
• Science Coordinator/Technical Writer https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9573
• Computer Programmer https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9580
• GIS Specialist https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9603

1st year Grad Students - New Course

 

IPPD hiring course assistants for Fall 2021

 

Apply now: Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars

The University of Florida’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Office of Graduate Professional Development invite you to apply for the Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars program.

Women Lead is a year-long leadership development program for graduate students and postdocs aspiring to leadership roles in any career sector. Early career women scholars will develop self and career sector awareness while building their networks through a series of interactive workshops, small team discussions moderated by accomplished women leaders, one-on-one mentoring, and career path research.

The program will run August 2021 through July 2022. All meetings will occur via Zoom.

Women Lead is open to doctoral/terminal masters graduate students and postdocs from any UF department. Participants will be selected on a competitive basis.

To learn more about this program and apply online, click this link: Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars.

The deadline to apply is June 23, 2021. Questions? Email Dr. Talline Martins, Director of the UF Office of Graduate Professional Development, at tmartins@ufl.edu.

DELTA Symposium

Improving the diversity of our workforce is critical to Corteva’s success.  To cultivate a rich pipeline of diverse candidates for Corteva roles, we are pleased to announce the launch of the R&D Developing Emerging Leaders and Talent inAgriculture (DELTA) symposium, research grant and scholarship programs.  These programs invite under-represented minority undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to share their interest and research as well as gain insights to careers in agricultural disciplines, sustainable and reliable food production, and Corteva.  Participants in the symposium will receive a technical overview of the company and a chance to share their own research, network, and develop soft skills that are essential to any industry career.  Research grants and scholarship funding for students are also available to selected students.

Write Time meetings - Grad Professional Development

You are invited to join UF Graduate School’s Write Time hosted by the Office of Graduate Professional Development.

The goal of Write Time is to help you connect to other graduate students and create a writing community. Offered twice-a-week, Write Time is a casual, drop-in writing hour on Zoom for you to meet others virtually and work on your writing projects. All are welcome!

Get the coffee shop experience without the $7 latte!

No registration or commitment is necessary to attend Write Time. Simply join the Zoom meeting during the designated times below and start writing!

Mondays: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom Link

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Link

NOTE: Participants will not be provided with writing feedback/editing and/or academic writing instruction by the program coordinator or their peers. Students must adhere to UF’s Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code when participating in Write Time.

For more information, visit our Write Time webpage. Questions? Contact Amanda Catron, Program Coordinator, Office of Graduate Professional Development.

ABE Newsletter now available!

The latest edition of the ABE Update is available. In this issue, we are highlighting our Pathfinder Fellowship students; announcing our new scholarship endowment; showcasing the ABE Distinguished Achievement, Service, and Alumni Awards; and more. Check it out on our website now at abe.ufl.edu/newsletter!

NRCS/USDA Jobs Available

Direct hire means that if they like your application, they can hire you right away.  Several vacancies are in TX.  These could be bachelor or masters students.  The 5/7/9 means that they can hire at a level appropriate to education and experience. Other jobs can also be found on the USAJobs website. 

  *   Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/601631300

O4U Engineering Conference Updates

The O4U Engineering Conference is holding three pre-conference events in preparation for their Round 3 application deadline on June 6th!

In case you missed it: The Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference will be held virtually from September 9th to September 12th. It should be noted that this conference is geared towards serving students that identify as LGBTQ+ and plan on pursuing a career in engineering, whether it be industry or academia. We have waived our registration fee, making the conference free to attend for students. We are committed to ensuring all admitted students can attend our programming, especially in our new virtual format

You can apply to the conference itself here (https://outforundergrad.typeform.com/to/IuQVhf66) till June 6th! & RSVP to as many pre-conference events as you would like!

O4U Conference Leads Panel
Thursday, May 13th, 2021 from 7-8 EST
· This event will feature our conference leads Angie Gonzalez (Engineering), Maggie Moss (Marketing), and Anne Schwartz (Tech) as they breakdown O4U and provide perspective for each conference. This is a great opportunity to learn about O4U and why you should apply to one of the conferences! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 to confirm your spot!

· RSVP: https://forms.gle/vadsJSzvzoPQVnWw8

O4U Engineering Conference Spanish Info Session
Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 8-9 EST
· Gran oportunidad para aprender sobre “O4U Engineering” y porqué deberías solicitar para ser parte de la conferencia. Este taller será totalmente en español. Favor de reservar tu espacio aquí: “RSVP” en o antes del 18 de Mayo de 2021, para confirmar tu espacio. ¡No olvides compartirlo!

· RSVP: https://forms.gle/YSWa2PnSKksGT2tx6

O4U Engineering Diversity Panel
Thursday, May 27th, 2021 from 7-8 EST
· This event will feature a collection of our 2021 engineering directors as they reflect on their O4U journey, specifically in the context of their diverse identities. Following the panel there will be space for networking with directors and other students. This is a great opportunity to learn how the full 360 of your identity is welcomed and supported at O4U! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 to confirm your spot!

· RSVP: https://forms.gle/apcJuTFWNbBkM6ix5

If there are any questions, please reach out to Joey Saad, Pre-Conference Programming Lead, at joey.saad@outforundergrad.org, Angie Gonzalez, Conference Lead, at angie.gonzalez@outforundergrad.org, or the admissions team at engineering2021.admissions@outforundergrad.org for more information!

Collective Water Resources -Internship/Employment

 Collective Water Resources is seeking a creative, passionate, and self-motivated engineer intern/engineer-in-training to join our team to work at the forefront of water resources and resilience. We are focused on improving the lives of others by creating products, processes, and tools that reduce the impact of climate change on the environment, economy, and society. The ideal candidate will have outstanding communications skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while performing high quality work, and a strong desire to learn. The position requires a working knowledge in stormwater, water resources, hydrology, and a degree in civil, environmental, ecological, agricultural/biological, or related engineering field from an accredited institution. The ideal candidate will also have some background or experience with graduate-level hydrology, GIS, modeling, and environmental policy. Ideal candidates will have between 0 - 3 years of experience in consulting/engineering. Position location is in West Palm Beach. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to careers@collectivewater.com.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

•Support the development, pursuit and delivery of planning projects associated with water resources, stormwater, and resilience.
• Collect, review, process, and manage data in support of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analyses utilizing programs such as ArcGIS, Excel, and other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling platforms
• Prepare technical documents and reports under the supervision of an experienced engineer/professional
• Communicate with internal and external clients
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, Ecological, Agricultural/Biological or related Engineering field from an accredited institution
• Certification as an Engineer Intern (pending or active)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, and GIS (preferred but not mandatory)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP

Learn more about us at http://www.collectivewater.com/