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Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer

WSP in the U.S. · Tampa, FL · 4 wk ago
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About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer to join our Tampa, FL office and support a growing portfolio of municipal and resilience-focused projects across the Tampa Bay region. This role is structured to bridge technical delivery and project management, providing a clear path toward Project Manager responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in executing stormwater, watershed, and civil projects from planning through design and construction.
  • Cook up and oversee technical work including: Stormwater management design (ERP systems, treatment, attenuation) Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, ICPR/StormWise, SWMM) Watershed and floodplain analyses Drainage and grading design to support permitting and construction
  • Prepare and review: Engineering calculations Technical reports Construction plans and specifications
  • Coordinate permitting efforts and support regulatory agency interactions.
  • Aid in managing project scope, schedule, and budget, including tracking task progress and supporting invoicing.
  • Participate in client meetings and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making.
  • Support public engagement efforts, workshops, and stakeholder coordination as needed.
  • Conduct site visits and support construction phase services, including observation, documentation, and response to contractor inquiries.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on design tasks and modeling efforts.
  • Support proposal development, including scope writing and effort estimation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related discipline.
  • 3–7 years of relevant experience in stormwater, water resources, or site civil engineering.
  • Experience supporting project delivery, including coordination of tasks, schedules, and technical deliverables.
  • Working knowledge of: Stormwater management and design Hydrology and hydraulics Drainage and grading design
  • Experience with design and modeling software such as: Civil 3D ArcGIS HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS / SWMM / ICPR (or similar)
  • Familiarity with Florida permitting processes (SWFWMD ERP, local government requirements, and applicable federal permits).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and clients.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and support project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related discipline.
  • 3–7 years of relevant experience in stormwater, water resources, or site civil engineering.
  • Experience supporting project delivery, including coordination of tasks, schedules, and technical deliverables.
  • Working knowledge of: Stormwater management and design Hydrology and hydraulics Drainage and grading design
  • Experience with design and modeling software such as: Civil 3D ArcGIS HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS / SWMM / ICPR (or similar)
  • Familiarity with Florida permitting processes (SWFWMD ERP, local government requirements, and applicable federal permits).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and clients.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and support project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

  • Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida (or ability to obtain).
  • Experience with municipal stormwater or watershed projects in the Tampa Bay region (e.g., Pinellas, Hillsborough, Sarasota, Manatee).
  • Experience supporting project budgets, schedules, and client coordination.
  • Familiarity with resiliency, flood mitigation, and adaptation planning efforts.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff or leading small task teams.

Benefits

At WSP, we provide a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to meet the needs of both the employee and the client.

Contact

If you are ready to get started, please submit your application. For more information about WSP, visit www.wsp.com.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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