We are currently seeking a Chief Engineer to be part of our Transportation Division in our Miami, FL office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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This position requires extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments. Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects.

Serves as a technical specialist on certain projects.
• Makes preliminary selections, and engineering adaptations, and prepares reports in line with engineering principles and practices.
• Adjusts and correlates data, recognizing and addressing discrepancies.
• Assist with business development activities including marketing and proposal preparation, as necessary.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises other engineers' work.
• Prepare specifications for use in engineering design and development.
• Assume responsibility for budgets, staff management, client and regulatory agency interactions, project schedule, and deliverable production on projects.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college
• Demonstrated minimum 20+ years of post registration experience in civil and /or municipal engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Require knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices as they relate to the implementation of public works improvements.
• Ability to use computers, calculators, and design software as well as basic software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processors.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to others in the engineering profession.
• Possess advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Effectively coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
• Travel to other office locations may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. should any 3rd part agency or recruiters forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI employee without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI and no placement fee will be provided.

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