Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position at MacDill AFB.

Job Overview

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems. Leads or mentors junior developers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Utilizes advanced programming skills and best practices to solve complex technical problems and improve software performance. May participate in architecture design and code reviews.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a lead technical expert in designing, developing, and optimizing ITSM tool solutions (ServiceNow) for complex Configuration Change Management (CCM) processes for the C2ISR transport program.
• Lead the architectural design and development of enterprise-level CCM capabilities within the ITSM platform, ensuring scalability, security, and integration across diverse C2ISR infrastructure environments.
• Architect and implements advanced integrations between the ITSM tool and critical C2ISR systems (e.g., RMF tools, network configuration managers, deployment orchestration platforms) to automate change execution and enhance traceability.
• Drive the development of custom applications, portals, and dashboards that provide intuitive interfaces and comprehensive insights for managing configuration changes, engineering requests, and compliance metrics.
• Establish development best practices, coding standards, workflows and quality assurance processes for all ITSM tool enhancements, ensuring maintainability, performance, and adherence to security guidelines.
• Mentor junior and journeyman ITSM tool developers on advanced platform development, integration patterns, and best practices for creating robust CCM solutions.
• Function as a technical expert across multiple high-impact CCM assignments, guiding implementation teams, and contributing to the strategic evolution of the ITSM tool's CCM capabilities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications            

• Excellent understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or other web development languages
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Masters Degree Preferred
• ServiceNow Certified Developer & Administrator certification
• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software development

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• S. Citizenship required.

We’re looking for a Product Designer, AI to be the connective tissue between Product Design and Engineering. This role sits at the intersection of AI, UX, front‑end implementation, and systems thinking: you turn Figma into robust, reusable code, shape our design system in production, and lay the technical foundations that allow the Design organization to scale.

You’ll build interactive, high‑fidelity prototypes and production‑ready UI components, using AI‑assisted tools to accelerate exploration, prototyping, and iteration. You’ll partner closely with product designers, engineers, and product managers to bring ideas to life quickly, test them with users, and translate strong design intent into scalable implementation and a reliable design‑to‑code pipeline.

This role is onsite based at Shift4's location in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

Bridge design and engineering

• Translate design specs, components, and interaction patterns into high‑quality front‑end implementations that can be adopted by engineering teams.
• Work closely with designers to refine interaction details, states, and edge cases, then express them as code, stories, and clear usage guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure prototypes align with technical constraints and can transition smoothly toward production.

Prototyping and AI‑assisted workflows

• Build high‑fidelity, interactive prototypes using a mix of design tools, AI prototyping tools (e.g., Claude‑style assistants, Replit, Figma AI), and code.
• Use AI‑assisted tools to rapidly explore ideas, generate UI logic, scaffold components, and iterate faster while maintaining implementation quality and consistency.
• Support UX research by preparing realistic prototypes for testing and iterating quickly based on user feedback and data.

Design System in Code

• Build and maintain the coded design system (components, tokens, utilities) in partnership with design system owners and front‑end leads.
• Ensure a tight mapping between Figma and code so components, variants, and tokens in Figma have clear, predictable equivalents in React/Vue and CSS/Tailwind.
• Establish standards for accessibility, performance, and theming within the component library, and ensure these standards are upheld across teams.

Foundations, tools, and workflows

• Set up and evolve tools, workflows, and repository structures that designers rely on for design‑to‑code (e.g., Storybook, design system sites, sandboxes, playgrounds).
• Define foundational conventions (naming, file structure, contribution guidelines, review processes) that make it easy for designers and engineers to extend the system.
• Partner with platform and DevEx teams to integrate design system components into product repos and CI/CD workflows.

Collaboration and enablement

• Pair with designers to upskill them on implementation realities and with engineers to deepen their understanding of design intent and UX quality.
• Support the adoption of AI prototyping tools and AI‑driven workflows within the design team, helping designers build confidence and fluency with new technologies.
• Create documentation, examples, and “how‑to” guides that help product teams use and extend the design system correctly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product design engineering, UX engineering, design technology, UI engineering, or a similar hybrid role with strong knowledge
  of AI tools to accelerate design and development workflows, and interest in shaping how they’re used in design‑to‑code.
• Strong understanding of product design principles, UX patterns, and interaction design, with examples of complex product workflows.
• Strong proficiency in modern front‑end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and a component framework such as React.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining a component library or design system in production.
• Comfortable working in Figma (or equivalent) and mapping design structures (components, variants, tokens) to code architectures.
• Experience building prototypes that go beyond click‑throughs (real data, logic, interactions, and edge cases).
• Experience collaborating closely with product designers, engineers, and product managers to ship user‑facing features in cross‑functional, Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills in English both written and verbal an with the ability to explain both design and technical decisions clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries, including contribution and governance.
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Nice‑to‑have

• Experience in a SaaS or payments/fintech environment with complex, data‑heavy interfaces.
• Familiarity with mobile platforms (Android; Kotlin a plus).
• Experience with documentation tools (Storybook, MDX, internal component galleries) and design system governance.
• Comfort with basic backend concepts and APIs sufficient to wire up realistic data into prototypes and component examples.
• Experience exploring and prototyping new interaction models, including AI‑assisted user flows, automated tasks, agent‑based experiences, voice interactions, or hardware‑connected interfaces.

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Summary

As a Product Design Director at Shift4, you will be the cornerstone of design innovation and collaboration, reporting directly to the VP, Product Design. You will lead the Shift4 Dine design strategy through complexity and ambiguity, crafting AI‑native user experiences that exemplify impact, consistency, simplicity, and elegance across platforms and systems.

You will own the end‑to‑end design vision for Shift4 Dine and drive key initiatives across Web and Android, ensuring a cohesive, modern experience that thoughtfully incorporates AI into critical workflows. 

The ideal candidate has a background as a traditional UI designer (pixel‑perfect visuals, deep Figma expertise, strong interaction design) and has layered on AI‑native thinking, front‑end fluency, and a pragmatic understanding of how AI is reshaping design and development in 2026.

This is an onsite role based at Shift4's Tampa, FL location. 

Relocation assistance may be available. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of intuitive, high‑impact user experiences across the Shift4 product portfolio, with primary ownership of Shift4 Dine and key initiatives on Web and Android.
• Define and evolve an AI‑native experience strategy for Shift4 Dine: identify where AI (copilots, recommendations, automation, generative flows) meaningfully improves merchant and staff workflows—and where it should not.
• Leverage AI‑powered design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma AI features, Claude‑style assistants, code‑aware tools) to explore concepts, generate variants, and rapidly move from idea to interactive prototype.
• Act as a hands‑on design leader on complex, cross‑platform projects while mentoring and directing other designers to elevate craft, quality, and consistency.
• Translate user insights, data, and product strategy into clear design hypotheses and solutions that drive merchant adoption, satisfaction, and measurable business outcomes.
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to align on product strategy, scope, technical constraints, and delivery timelines; ensure design decisions are grounded in what is feasible in today’s AI‑enabled stack.
• Establish and champion AI UX patterns for the portfolio (assistants, inline suggestions, explainability, error and fallback states, human‑in‑the‑loop correction) and ensure they are implemented consistently across products.
• Contribute to, govern, and evolve scalable design systems, patterns, and best practices across platforms—ensuring components, tokens, and documentation are “AI‑ready” for design‑to‑code workflows.
• Use AI tools to streamline design workflows (research synthesis, content and UX copy, documentation, design QA) while maintaining a critical eye for quality, bias, and brand alignment.
• Navigate ambiguity and rapidly changing AI capabilities; balance long‑term strategic investments with near‑term iterative delivery to ensure outcomes meet both user and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years in UI/UX or product design with a portfolio showing end‑to‑end product work and strong visual/interaction design across Web and Android.
• Expert proficiency in Figma (components, variants, auto‑layout, tokens, Dev Mode) and experience working with design systems at scale.
• Working knowledge of front‑end fundamentals (HTML/CSS, component/state thinking; React or similar) to read and lightly edit UI code and review AI‑generated output.
• Understanding of how Figma components map to React/Vue components and how design tokens map to CSS/Tailwind, including implications for design‑to‑code and AI tooling.
• Experience using AI tools in the design workflow (e.g., generating UX copy, exploring layout alternatives, creating documentation, or quality‑controlling AI‑generated assets).
• Proven experience contributing to and evolving design systems, patterns, and frameworks—and implementing them directly in design and prototyping tools.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor designers, influence cross‑functional partners, and navigate ambiguity while balancing long‑term strategy with pragmatic execution.

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ESA is excited to announce our Florida Environmental Internship - Fall 2026 program. Our Florida internship program will run for approximately four months, starting in August 2026. This variable part-time paid opportunity offers 12 to 24 hours per week. Our summer internship program is intended to promote diversity in the environmental, engineering, and planning fields by creating opportunities for students from groups historically under-represented in this business sector, including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, disabled individuals, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college.

Candidates must be able to commit to working 12-24 hours a week. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to working in person or hybrid from our Tampa, Florida ESA Office for optimized engagement and hands-on training/mentorship opportunities. Qualified candidates must be currently in university and/or recent graduates (including grad students).

While cover letters are not required, a tailored cover letter stating your area of interest and why you're interested in an internship with ESA can be very helpful. 

To be considered, you must apply by May 25, 2026

Our 2026 Fall Internship (Florida) will focus on our Biological Resources & Land Management (BRLM) environmental market hosted out of our Tampa, Florida ESA Office. 

Who You Are 

You are an effective team member and communicator who can work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. You check your work for errors and accuracy, follow through on assignments to deliver your project assignments on time, and you learn from constructive feedback.

You hold or are pursuing a degree in any of the following fields of study and/or a similarly related field:

• Biology/Natural Resource Management
• Climate Change/Sustainability Planning
• Environmental Planning
• Civil/Environmental Engineering

What You Will Do for ESA

You will use and expand your knowledge, previously gained through education and/or experience, in one or more of the following areas:

• Understanding environmental protection regulations and their application
• Learning about local planning and environmental issues and requirements
• Conducting field assignments
• Participating in public outreach and collaboration
• Producing technical, business, and/or marketing work products
• Analyzing data and contributing to cutting-edge research
• Supporting project, business management, and/or marketing teams
• Collaborating with diverse technical teams
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
• Continuously seek to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Participate in virtual meetings and video conferences.
• Collaborate with team members through online platforms.
• Provide updates and reports to supervisors
• Perform data entry and manage databases.
• Draft, edit, and proofread documents and reports.
• Respond to emails and manage communication channels.
• Ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned.

Some internship responsibilities require you to have the ability to work in a wide variety of field conditions (weather, terrain, etc.), walk long distances carrying a backpack, safely operate, load and transport equipment and gear, and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles. You may also be required to have a valid driver’s license and be able to work some nights and/or weekends.

You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.

You may participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects; you may work near heavy equipment. You possess a valid driver’s license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road.

Please be aware that this position may also involves working in an office environment, which may include sitting behind a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. This may lead to eye strain, back discomfort, and other ergonomic issues if proper precautions are not taken.

Typical Qualifications + Experience

• 1 year of experience in a coordination role supporting multiple groups or managers in a similar setting.
• Working towards or obtained a degree in related field from a junior college, community college, or university.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with various levels of staff and handle multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Good working knowledge of relevant integrated software application skills required.
• You are able to work from our Tampa, Florida ESA office for the duration of your internship.

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

You are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

Who You Are

• • Have 10+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects—from proposal development and feasibility studies through permitting, construction support, and closeout.
  • Understand federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, state utility commissions, local land‑use processes).
  • Recognize how natural gas, transmission, and renewable resources work together to support grid reliability.
  • Excel at developing project strategies and contributing to ESA’s business development goals.
  • Are proficient with project management tools and can develop integrated, logic‑linked schedules across environmental, engineering, ROW, and construction workflows.
  • Anticipate challenges and develop creative solutions across environmental, regulatory, engineering, and stakeholder inputs.
  • Maintain long‑term, trusted relationships with clients, public agencies, utilities, pipeline operators, and renewable energy developers.
  • Communicate clearly and collaborate well with technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Have a strong track record of proposal writing, winning work, and leveraging a professional network.
  • Are able to travel for field visits, client meetings, public engagement, and agency coordination.

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  What You Will Do at ESA

  Business Development & Strategy

  • Lead or support proposal development, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract negotiations
  • Represent ESA at client meetings, industry events, and regional energy forums
  • Cultivate relationships with pipeline operators, utilities, renewable developers, engineering firms, and regulators
  • Identify and shape opportunities across natural gas, electric transmission, data center, and renewable energy markets
  • Provide insights into emerging policies, regulatory changes, and infrastructure investment trends

  Project Leadership & Execution

  • Manage the full lifecycle of multi‑sector energy infrastructure projects
  • Develop integrated schedules aligned with environmental studies, engineering, ROW, permitting, procurement, and construction
  • Identify critical‑path issues and implement mitigation strategies
  • Oversee high‑quality technical deliverables, including routing studies, environmental impact documentation, NEPA materials, permit applications, and mitigation plans
  • Foster a collaborative, solution‑oriented team environment

  Routing, Environmental Studies & Compliance

  • Lead siting and routing for pipelines, transmission lines, data center interconnections, and renewable facilities
  • Oversee biological, cultural, wetlands/waters, noise/visual, air/GHG, hazardous materials, and other environmental field studies
  • Translate study findings into defensible environmental analyses and practical mitigation strategies
  • Guide construction‑phase environmental compliance, including monitoring, training, reporting, and contractor coordination

  Permitting & Interagency Coordination

  • Develop comprehensive permitting roadmaps across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
  • Lead preparation and coordination of FERC Section 7(c) filings, NEPA reviews, Clean Water Act permitting, Endangered Species Act consultations, cultural resource coordination, and local land‑use approvals
  • Ensure clarity, defensibility, and accuracy across all regulatory filings and documentation

What’s Special About ESA

At ESA, we spend our days helping to keep the environment in balance, and we want to help keep your life in balance too—by providing benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock ownership program, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

No matter what stage you are at in your career, we provide opportunities for continued growth, development, and recognition. Whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners, we want to support you in reaching your career goals. We believe these efforts will not only benefit you, but will also benefit all ESA colleagues and clients. Specific programs we offer include tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

What You’ll Be Owning:

We are seeking a senior-level Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy advanced data-driven applications in support of mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate operates independently with minimal oversight, delivers production-grade solutions, and understands how to translate operational requirements into scalable, secure solutions.

This role blends full-stack Python development, geospatial analytics, dashboarding, DevSecOps practices, and familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD environments.

What You Must Have:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a CI Poly. 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications & education can be used in lieu of years of experience)
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and demonstrated experience building scalable, production-ready applications.
• Experience querying and integrating web APIs to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data.
• Proficiency with at least one Python web framework (Flask, FastAPI, Django, or similar).
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, or comparable tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Ability to develop basic web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and deploying containerized applications.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks such as GDAL or ArcPy.
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation related to software systems and automated workflows.
• Ability to operate independently at a senior level with limited oversight.
• Familiarity with Activity Based Intelligence (ABI), All-Source, or Multi-INT analysis environments.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM and broader U.S. military organizational structures.
• Familiarity with common Intelligence Community (IC) data repositories.

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Job Description:

As a Technical Customer Service (CGS), you will have the opportunity to connect with our valued customers and provide them with the best experience possible. Your success is our success, and we are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy working with people, and are committed to delivering world-class customer support.

Job Skills:

• Troubleshoot, research, isolate, and resolve information system issues using internal knowledge base and tools.
• Identify customer issues that require escalation to the next level for resolution in accordance with established protocols.
• Utilize comprehensive understanding and knowledge of information systems products and services to provide technical assistance to customers.
• Carry out additional duties and tasks as delegated by the Team Lead.

Job Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in Customer Service and/or Technical Support
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with a willingness to learn through on-the-job training
• Experience in using or supporting Microsoft Windows and PC hardware and software
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet quality, productivity, and attendance metrics
• High level of professionalism with a keen focus on customer satisfaction

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Pay: $16.00 per hour

If you are eager to learn, enjoy collaborating with others, and are passionate about providing exceptional customer support, we encourage you to apply now and be a part of our team!

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our Southeast marketing team. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with at least 2+ years of experience to support the development of high-quality proposals and qualifications in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) marketplace.  Strong preference given to candidates with 5+ years of experience.

The Proposal Coordinator will play an important role in preparing and coordinating Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and other marketing materials that support ESA’s business development efforts throughout the Southeast. This position works closely with technical staff, project managers, and marketing professionals to produce clear, compelling, and compliant proposals that highlight ESA’s expertise in environmental planning, science, engineering, and design.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and writing skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This position will be based in Tampa or Orlando, Florida, with office presence as needed.

Who You Are

You are a motivated marketing professional who enjoys working collaboratively with technical teams to develop persuasive proposals and strategic marketing materials.

• You have at least two years of professional experience, preferably supporting proposal development or marketing in Florida.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• You are organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• You possess strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear and compelling messaging.
• You are an effective collaborator who can gather and synthesize information from engineers, planners, scientists, designers, and other subject-matter experts to develop persuasive proposals and marketing materials.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and have experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign; familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.
• You have experience working with CRM systems, preferably Deltek (Vision or Vantagepoint).
• You hold an Associate degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Experience in the A/E/C or environmental consulting industry is highly preferred but not required.
• You are interested in working with a team of planners, engineers, scientists, biologists, and designers who share a passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.

What You Will Do for ESA

In this role, you will support ESA’s Southeast Region in meeting and exceeding annual business development goals by coordinating proposals and supporting regional marketing initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and producing multidisciplinary proposals, qualifications packages, and marketing materials in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensuring proposals are accurate, compliant, visually compelling, and delivered on schedule.
• Supporting the pursuit and client management process, including receiving, reviewing, and distributing marketing leads and opportunities.
• Assisting with data collection and records management for proposals, projects, personnel, clients, and teaming partners using ESA’s CRM system.
• Maintaining and updating internal qualifications, resumes, and project experience libraries.
• Assisting with teaming partner coordination, including working with prime and subconsultants during pursuits.
• Supporting short-list interview preparation, including development of presentation materials and coordination of rehearsal sessions.
• Participating in regional marketing and business development meetings, supporting opportunity tracking and identifying cross-disciplinary or cross-regional opportunities.
• Assisting with strategic marketing initiatives, including conferences, events, and targeted outreach activities.
• Other Ad Hoc tasks as needed

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

At ESA, you will work alongside talented professionals on projects that make a meaningful difference for communities, infrastructure, and the natural environment.

ESA seeks a highly motivated Water Resource Engineer to join our team of engineers and scientists in the Southeast region. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with 10+ years of work experience with progressing management experience, a passion for water resources and restoration, and the desire to learn and grow. This is a full-time, overtime-exempt role. Strong preference given to candidates within a 1-hour commutable distance to one of these ESA Office locations: Tampa or Orlando. Qualified candidates located elsewhere in Florida (or willing to relocate to Florida at their own expense) will also be considered. 

This role will involve some travel and field work as needed for in-person team collaborations and site visits as-needed. This is an in-office role, with the potential for hybrid flexibility with proven performance and supervisor approval. Qualified Florida remote candidates may be considered.

Who You Are 

• Water resources engineer with 10+ years of professional experience with an emphasis on freshwater restoration design within the southeastern United States, preferably Florida and some project management experience.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil or environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline and are a professionally licensed engineer (PE). A Florida Professional Engineers license is desirable.  If not licensed in Florida, willing and able to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire. 
• You are enthusiastic and experienced in designing moderately complex freshwater restoration projects including water control structures, ditch blocks, low water crossings, weirs, seepage swales, and grading as well as rehabilitation/repair of water control structures.
• You have prepared design plans for a variety of projects and have knowledge of state and federal regulations related to implementation, permitting or monitoring of water resource projects.
• You have experience with preparing technical specifications, engineer opinion of probable costs, and construction bid packages
• You are experienced in performing field inspections of existing water control structures and evaluation of existing water control system designs in freshwater, riverine, or tidal systems (Florida experience preferred).
• You are highly familiar with steps to gather data, perform analyses, prepare reports, and communicate results, including working closely with colleagues in related fields.
• You possess strong skills and experience using Microsoft tools, design and mapping software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or others.
• You have experience with stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling (i.e. SWMM, WWHM, TRUST, HEC-RAS, ICPR etc.).
• You are an effective communicator who fosters teamwork and inclusion, and shares knowledge and expertise with more junior staff through mentoring and direct supervision. 
• You are an effective team member who proactively identifies and contributes constructively to address project or team issues to foster collaboration. 
• You present information clearly and speak persuasively about complex topics to clients, agency staff, teaming partners, other project stakeholders and the general public. 
• Experienced in project management including preparing scope and fee proposals.
• You have led, managed, mentored, and/or supervised multidisciplinary teams including delegating and guiding junior-level staff through simple to complex tasks.
• You can work independently from our Florida offices and are able to perform field visits through the state of Florida, Alabama, and others as project needs arise. Hybrid remote working may be considered after onboarding and job training, with proven performance and supervisor approval.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required
• Must hold a valid driver's license with a clean DMV record
• Preference given to qualified candidates with any of the following skillsets:
  • Proficiency in hydrodynamic and water quality numerical simulation modeling and analyses (Princeton Ocean Model, EFDC, CH3D, WASP, CE-QUAL-ICM, CE-QUAL-W2, QUAL2K) in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and/or coastal areas
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and Hydro Tools
  • Familiar with Florida ecosystem
  • Experience with performing construction observations
  • Experience with surveying and field data collection
  • Experience with performing drainage design for Department of Transportation projects
  • Skilled in identification of vegetation and/or soils
  • Comfortable working in and around freshwater, are able to walk long distances carrying a backpack, and able to lift at least 50 pounds. 
  • Certified/Trained Boat Operator

What You Will Do for ESA

 You will lead, manage, and assist with the preparation of freshwater resources analyses, reports, designs, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications and other project documentation.

• You will have the opportunity to lead, manage, or participate in topographic, geologic, natural resource and related field data collection to support engineering analysis and design.
• You will collaborate with engineers, ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, numerical modelers, landscape architects, biologists, and other specialists in advancing restoration approaches and other project solutions from concept to implementation.
• Provide mentorship and support for more junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.  
• Demonstrate your understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the development of design and permitting documents in accordance with applicable guidelines and requirements, while delivering assignments within budget and schedule.  
• Consistently demonstrate your solid writing skills and excellent oral and presentation skills while participating in and/or leading client and agency meetings, and marketing tasks including having the responsibility for preparing scopes of work and budgets for proposals or contract negotiations, providing technical input, and participating in interviews or industry conferences.  
• You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working as a team or independently.
• Live in Florida and be available for occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences and team collaboration events.
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed

What’s Special About Our Team

By joining our team in the Southeast, you’ll become part of the local region’s strong culture where we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary integration and have ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement and project exposure. You’ll also benefit from the expertise of our national Engineering Hydrology & Design (EH&D) group. Our EH&D team includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, scientists and water quality specialists who provide expertise for many municipalities in the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Southern and Northern California. 

Locally and nationwide, ESA’s work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens. 

To read about some of our exciting projects check out these links: Lemon Bay Preserve, Balm-Boyette Stallion Creek Restoration,  Surface Water Improvement Plans, Rock Creek Ponds Ecosystem Restoration, Tidal Creeks Water Quality Assessment Framework and Florida RESTORE Act

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

ESA seeks a highly motivated Water Resource Engineer to join our team of engineers and scientists in the Southeast region. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with 5+ years of work experience, a passion for water resources and restoration, and the desire to learn and grow. This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt role. Strong preference given to candidates within a 1-hour commutable distance to one of these ESA Office locations: Tampa or Orlando. Qualified candidates located elsewhere in Florida (or willing to relocate to Florida at their own expense) will also be considered. 

This role will involve some travel and field work as needed for in-person team collaborations and site visits as-needed. This is an in-office role, with the potential for hybrid flexibility with proven performance and supervisor approval. Qualified Florida remote candidates may be considered.

Who You Are 

• Water resources engineer with 5+ years of professional experience with an emphasis on freshwater restoration design within the southeastern United States, preferably Florida.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in civil or environmental engineering or a closely related discipline and are a professionally licensed engineer (PE). A Florida Professional Engineer's license is desirable.  If not licensed in Florida, expected to be willing and able to obtain FL licensure within 12 months of hire. 
• You are enthusiastic and experienced in designing moderately complex freshwater restoration projects, including water control structures, ditch blocks, low water crossings, weirs, seepage swales, and grading, as well as rehabilitation/repair of water control structures.
• You have prepared design plans for a variety of projects and have knowledge of state and federal regulations related to implementation, permitting or monitoring of water resource projects.
• You have experience with preparing technical specifications, engineer opinion of probable costs, and construction bid packages
• You are experienced in performing field inspections of existing water control structures and evaluation of existing water control system designs in freshwater, riverine, or tidal systems (Florida experience preferred).
• You are highly familiar with steps to gather data, perform analyses, prepare reports, and communicate results, including working closely with colleagues in related fields.
• You possess strong skills and experience using Microsoft tools, design and mapping software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or others.
• You have experience with stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling (i.e. SWMM, WWHM, TRUST, HEC-RAS, ICPR etc.).
• You are an effective communicator who fosters teamwork and inclusion, and shares knowledge and expertise with more junior staff through mentoring and direct supervision. 
• You are an effective team member who proactively identifies and contributes constructively to address project or team issues to foster collaboration. 
• You present information clearly and speak persuasively about complex topics to clients, agency staff, teaming partners, other project stakeholders and the general public. 
• You can work independently from our Florida offices and are able to perform field visits through the state of Florida, Alabama, and others as project needs arise. Hybrid remote working may be considered after onboarding and job training, with proven performance and supervisor approval.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required. 
• Must hold a valid driver's license with a clean DMV record.
• Preference given to qualified candidates with any of the following skillsets:
  • Proficiency in hydrodynamic and water quality numerical simulation modeling and analyses (Princeton Ocean Model, EFDC, CH3D, WASP, CE-QUAL-ICM, CE-QUAL-W2, QUAL2K) in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and/or coastal areas
  • Highly skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and Hydro Tools
  • Familiar with Florida ecosystem
  • Experience with performing construction observations
  • Experience with surveying and field data collection
  • Experience in performing drainage design for Department of Transportation projects
  • Skilled in identification of vegetation and/or soils
  • Knowledge of preparing scope and fee proposals.
  • You have led, managed, mentored, and/or supervised multidisciplinary teams including delegating and guiding junior-level staff through simple to complex tasks
  • Comfortable working in and around freshwater, are able to walk long distances carrying a backpack, and able to lift at least 50 pounds 
  • Certified/Trained Boat Operator

What You Will Do for ESA

• You will lead, manage, and assist with the preparation of freshwater resources analyses, reports, designs, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications and other project documentation.
• You will have the opportunity to lead, manage, or participate in topographic, geologic, natural resource and related field data collection to support engineering analysis and design.
• You will collaborate with engineers, ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, numerical modelers, landscape architects, biologists, and other specialists in advancing restoration approaches and other project solutions from concept to implementation.
• Provide mentorship and support for more junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.  
• Demonstrate your understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the development of design and permitting documents in accordance with applicable guidelines and requirements, while delivering assignments within budget and schedule.  
• Consistently demonstrate your solid writing skills and excellent oral and presentation skills while participating in and/or leading client and agency meetings, and marketing tasks including having the responsibility for preparing scopes of work and budgets for proposals or contract negotiations, providing technical input, and participating in interviews or industry conferences.  
• You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working as a team or independently.
• Live in Florida and be available for occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences and team collaboration events.
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed

What’s Special About Our Team in the Southeast

By joining our team in the Southeast, you’ll become part of the local region’s strong culture where we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary integration and have ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement and project exposure. You’ll also benefit from the expertise of our national Engineering Hydrology & Design (EH&D) group. Our EH&D team includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, scientists and water quality specialists who provide expertise for many municipalities in the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Southern and Northern California. 

Locally and nationwide, ESA’s work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens. 

To read about some of our exciting projects check out these links: Lemon Bay Preserve, Balm-Boyette Stallion Creek Restoration,  Surface Water Improvement Plans, Rock Creek Ponds Ecosystem Restoration, Tidal Creeks Water Quality Assessment Framework and Florida RESTORE Act

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

ESA seeks a highly motivated Coastal Engineer to join our team of engineers and scientists in the Southeast region. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with 2+ years of work experience, a passion for coastal processes and restoration, and the desire to learn and grow. This is a full-time and exempt role with office and field work expected. Strong preference given to candidates within a 1-hour commutable distance to one of these ESA Office locations: Tampa or Boynton Beach. Qualified candidates within a 1-hr commutable distance to other ESA offices including Sarasota, Orlando, & Pensacola will also be considered.  This role will involve some travel and field work as needed for in-person team collaborations and site visits as-needed. This is an in-office role, with the potential for hybrid flexibility with proven performance and supervisor approval.

Who You Are 

• 2+ years of professional experience in coastal analyses with an emphasis on living shorelines, beach nourishment, dredging, inlet management, or natural systems restoration.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in coastal, environmental, civil, or ocean engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• You are enthusiastic and experienced in performing analyses to support the design or monitoring of beach, dune, shoreline, inlet, or creek enhancement and restoration projects.
• You are familiar with steps to gather data, perform analyses, prepare reports, and communicate results, including working closely with colleagues in related fields.
• You possess skills and experience using Microsoft tools, design, and modeling software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MATLAB, or others.
• You are an effective communicator who fosters teamwork and inclusion. You present information clearly and work in an organized manner.
• You possess effective time management skills. 
• You accept feedback willing and are eager to learn from a variety of senior staff through project work, direct supervision and in-house mentoring programs.
• You can work independently from our Florida offices and are able and willing to travel for and perform occasional field visits through the state of Florida, Alabama, and others as project needs arise (coastal).
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required.
• Must have valid driver's license
• Live near Tampa or Boynton Beach offices and be available for occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences and team collaboration events.  Qualified candidates within a 1-hr commutable distance to other ESA offices including Sarasota, Orlando, & Pensacola will also be considered.
• Preference given to qualified candidates with any of the following preferred skillsets:
  • Experience with performing construction observations during active coastal construction projects such as dredging, beach nourishment, coastal structures, living shorelines, wetlands creation, artificial reefs or other.
  • Experience with field data collection related to coastal projects: waves, currents, beach profiles, sediment sampling, natural resources, geophysical or geotechnical data.
  • Experience with environmental permitting (USACE, FDEP, other).
  • Scientific diving or snorkeling experience.
  • Certified/Trained Boat Operator

What You Will Do for ESA

• You will assist with the preparation of coastal processes analyses, reports, designs, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications and other project documentation.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in hydrographic, topographic, geologic, natural resource and related field data collection to support engineering analysis and design.
• You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, numerical modelers, landscape architects, ecologists, biologists, and other specialists in advancing coastal resilience and restoration approaches and other project solutions from concept to implementation.
• Consistently demonstrate your solid writing skills and prepare draft documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported.
• You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently.
• Provide peer review for the work of others and take initiative to provide mentoring to more junior staff.
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed

What’s Special About Our Team

By joining our team in the Southeast Engineering & Hydrology Design (EHD) Team, you’ll become part of the local region’s strong culture where we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary integration and have ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement and project exposure. You’ll also benefit from the expertise of our national Engineering Hydrology & Design (EH&D) group. Our EH&D team includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, scientists and water quality specialists who provide expertise for many municipalities in the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Southern and Northern California. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to well-respected technical leaders nationwide.

Locally and nationally, ESA’s work matters because it helps communities shape a positive future for their citizens. 

To read about some of our exciting projects check out these links: Sebastian Inlet District, Philippe Park Living Shoreline, Fowl River, Surfers Point Shoreline Management, Ocean Beach Master Plan, Lemon Bay Preserve, Balm-Boyette Stallion Creek Restoration and Florida RESTORE Act

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

What’s Special About ESA

At ESA, we spend our days helping to keep the environment in balance, and we want to help keep your life in balance too—by providing benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock ownership program, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

No matter what stage you are at in your career, we provide opportunities for continued growth, development, and recognition. Whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners, we want to support you in reaching your career goals. We believe these efforts will not only benefit you, but will also benefit all ESA colleagues and clients. Specific programs we offer include tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.