Unparalleled Solutions.

Why J.R. Evans?

J.R. Evans Engineering offers unparalleled solutions to multifaceted, complex projects. We assess our team members’ previous experience, personality and more before finding you the perfect match. The best people equal the best results and allow us to cultivate and maintain relationships with our clients for many years to come.

FEMA-certified and licensed in Florida, South Carolina and Texas, J.R. Evans has executed some of the most renowned stormwater design, floodplain management and land development projects in the U.S. For more information, please refer to the comprehensive map below.

Joshua Evans

President

With 23 years of civil engineering consulting experience, Josh specializes is land development consulting services to include project due diligence, strategic entitlement planning, infrastructure design, and value engineering. Mr. Evans also provides a high level of technical expertise in stormwater design and floodplain management to include FEMA coastal map revisions.

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Elizabeth Fountain

Vice President – Floodplain Management and Stormwater Design

With 21 years of civil engineering consulting and floodplain management experience, Elizabeth specializes in the design, permitting and overall management of projects involving utility distribution systems, surface water management systems, hydrologic restoration, coastal hazard studies and floodway/floodplain-management-systems. Ms. Fountain manages a team of skilled Engineers and Certified Floodplain Managers focused on water resources-related projects, from coastal environments to riverine floodplains.

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Chris Mitchell

Vice President of Operations

With nearly 25 years of engineering design and permitting experience, Chris has a proven ability to efficiently and effectively execute complicated projects, while building quality relationships with key project contributors. His responsibilities include firm growth, client development and management, contract procurement, staff management, and daily business operations.

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Kristina Johnson

Vice President – Land Development Engineering

Kristina oversees a team of highly talented professional engineers, ACAD designers, and engineering interns with all facets of civil engineering design and permitting. With 15 years of land development experience, she is recognized for her team mentality in completing complicated projects and building strong relationships with her clients and stakeholders. Kristina also provides expert witness testimony in Collier and Lee Counties.

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James VonRinteln

CRS/NFIP Consultant

With nearly 40 years of management, emergency management and floodplain experience, Jim has led response to and recovery from 17 tropical storms and hurricanes as well as continues to coordinate NFIP and emergency related services.

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Alvaro Yusty

Project Manager

Alvaro has been involved in the design, permitting, and construction of a variety of land development projects which include commercial, industrial, and residential developments since graduating from the University of Florida in 2017.

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Brandon Frey

Sr. Project Manager

With nine years of industry experience, Brandon specializes in development master planning, permitting, utility design, and surface water management systems. Brandon has completed the design and permitting for over 5,000 residential units, and multiple associated amenity centers.

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Faleesha Fernandez

Project Manager

Having 4 years of engineering design and floodplain management experience, Faleesha conducts watershed analyses, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain and floodway analysis, surface water management system and coastal hazard analysis and modeling.

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Norman Robertson

Sr. Project Manager

With 17 years of Civil Engineering Consulting Services Norman has experience in the design, permitting, and project management of land development projects and public infrastructure improvements throughout the State of Florida. He has a proven track record of identifying and executing out-of-the box technical solutions for the ever-increasing site development challenges.

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Vincent Fancera

GIS Specialist

Vincent has 6 years of GIS and front-end development experience conducting hydraulic and topographic mapping, database creation and extraction, as well as design work including creating future development raster’s and mapping documents.

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Zach Taylor

Sr. Project Manager

Zach has 7 years of experience designing and permitting land development projects in Southwest Florida. He applies his expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling by focusing on the stormwater management aspects of land development projects.

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9351 Corkscrew Road
Suite 102
Estero, FL 33928
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Sarasota
205 N. Orange Avenue
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Office: 239.405.9148
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www.jrevansengineering.com
 
Civil Engineer Position

Experience: 2+ Years
Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Accredited University

Job Description:

JR Evans Engineering, P.A. is seeking a Civil Engineer with a 2+ years of experience in land development. As a design engineer, you will be involved in all aspects of land development including planning, design, permitting, client and agency communication, construction observation, and plan production. This position is part of an exciting team and applicants have many opportunities for growth.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from four‐year college or university. Must have passed or be eligible to take the FE exam. Position qualifications include:

  Ability to coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
  Hard working, detail oriented, and technically sound with engineering principles & practices.
  Motivated to progress in career path with a growing firm.
  Able to work effectively within a team environment.
  E.I. preferred.
  AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience preferred.
  Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Project.
  Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  Possession of valid Florida driver’s license with excellent driving record.
  Candidates with related work experience in Florida preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
  Gather project data.
  Prepare and assemble engineering reports and drawings.
  Perform hydraulic analysis, pump station designs, utility pipeline design, data collection and calibration of water and wastewater facilities.
  Perform routine engineering calculations.
  Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents.
  Observe and attend meetings with clients or project stakeholders.
  Ability to multi‐task, prioritize, and take direction and ability to work independently.

Interested candidates must include a cover letter, resume, and relevant work history. Candidates will be evaluated based on relevant work experiences and interview.

Civil Engineer/Project Manager Position

Experience: 6+ Years
Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Accredited University
Licensure Requirements: Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) Certification

Job Description:

JR Evans Engineering, P.A. is seeking a Civil Engineer Project Manager with a minimum of 6 years of experience in land development and infrastructure design and permitting. As a project manager, you will be involved in all aspects of land development including planning, design, permitting, client and agency communication, construction observation, and plan production. You will be responsible for managing staff members time and input for successful project completion. This position is part of an exciting team and applicants have many opportunities for growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from four‐year college or university. Must have passed the PE exam. Florida Professional Engineer preferred. Must be eligible to register within the state of Florida if not a PE in Florida. Position qualifications include:

  6+ years of experience directly related to design and construction of stormwater, municipal, and land development projects.
  Experience in storm water analysis and modeling.
  Strong computer skills utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, storm water modeling software, as well as Microsoft Office programs.
  Ability to coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
  Hard working, detail oriented, and technically sound with engineering principles & practices.
  Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  Motivated to progress in career path with a growing firm.
  Able to work effectively within a team environment.
  Possession of valid Florida driver’s license with excellent driving record.
  Candidates with related work experience in Florida preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
  Manage multi‐discipline land development design and entitlement teams.
  Lead mentoring and training for design engineers and engineering interns.
  Assist in new client development.
  Serve as point of contact for clients.
  Direct responsibility for projects and leading a team in the development of plans and specifications for commercial, mixed‐use, multi‐family, residential and other types of projects.
  Responsible for project management reporting, scheduling and client invoicing.
  Perform hydraulic analysis, pump station designs, utility pipeline design, stormwater design, pavement design, and routine engineering calculations.
  Observe and attend meetings with clients or project stakeholders.
  Ability to multi‐task, prioritize, give direction, and supervise/manage staff.

Interested candidates must include a cover letter, resume, and relevant work history. Candidates will be evaluated based on relevant work experiences and interview.

Civil Engineering Design Technician Position

Experience: 2+ years of experience fulfilling the job expectations outlined

Job Description:

JR Evans Engineering, P.A. is looking for a Civil/CAD Design Technician to join our team. This candidate will support both our Civil Engineering Land Development and Floodplain Management Departments. Work will include preparation of site development plans, design and layout of civil infrastructure including but not limited to wastewater, water, and stormwater management; and assist with floodplain mapping projects.

The candidate will be responsible for understanding verbal directions and using engineering data to prepare drawings that meet company standards and client objectives using AutoCAD Civil 3D. They will have the ability to apply sound engineering principles to the development of detailed design drawings under the guidance and direction of project managers. The individual will be responsible for the design and development of drawings for residential and commercial projects including all phases of land development: site layout, utilities, and grading and drainage. They will review maps, drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards in order to complete assignments.

Qualifications:

  Demonstrate knowledge in civil design for private land development and municipal projects.
  Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, as well as familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
  Experienced with construction plan preparation for utility, stormwater, and land development/site design for local governmental agencies.
  Team‐oriented individual that works in cooperation with others to satisfy the overall project objectives.
  Communicate effectively.
  Receives verbal and written direction and executes directions.

Key Responsibilities:

  Produce construction plans for residential and commercial projects.
  Produce FEMA map revisions for Flood Department projects.
  Calculate quantities for project opinion of cost including water, sewer, storm sewer, paving, earthwork, etc.
  Ability to multi‐task, prioritize, receive direction, and meet deadlines.

Interested candidates must include a cover letter, resume, and relevant work history. Candidates will be evaluated based on relevant work experience and interview.

Employee Benefits

J.R. Evans Engineering offers a competitive compensation plan and benefits package. It includes paid holidays, vacation and sick time; medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) plan with profit sharing; and flexible spending accounts. Our Employee Referral Program rewards team members for bringing in new talent, and telecommuting opportunities are available in qualifying circumstances. Meanwhile, company events are designed to build a stronger, happier firm.

Employee Benefits Package
Medical – employer covers 50% of employee base plan premium; amount applied to other plans if chosen
Dental – employee paid
Vision – employee paid
Basic Life and AD&D – employer paid
Health Spending Account (HSA) – allowable only on Base HDHP Plan
Voluntary Long-term Disability – employee paid
Voluntary Short-term Disability – employee paid
Voluntary Life and AD&D – employee paid
Dependent Life & AD&D – employee paid
Telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Will Preparation Services
401(k) Plan – eligible for enrollment first of the month following 12 months of service
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off (PTO) – varies with years of service
Paid Holidays

Mentoring Program
Managers meet with employees every three months (at lunch away from office) to review progress and mentor in areas they may be lacking.
This gives the employee and manager a great opportunity for being candid in either a positive or negative fashion regarding their career path, growth, problems they are having (whether with tasks or other personnel), etc.

Telecommuting: Telecommuting is defined as regularly working a full or partial workday from home or some other alternate work site. 
The Company may make telecommuting available to employees when it benefits organizational and departmental needs. This option may not be available in some job classifications due to business needs. The Company reserves the right to determine in its discretion the positions within a department that may be suitable for telecommuting. If you are granted a telecommuting arrangement, you will be subject to the same performance standards as prior to telecommuting. Telecommuting work areas may be evaluated to ensure that appropriate safety standards are met. 

If approval is granted to telecommute, you will be required to sign a Telecommuting Policy prior to begin working from home. 

If you have questions, please talk to your supervisor or Human Resources. 

Telecommuting may be a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; consult Human Resources if you are requesting telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation.