Senior Water Resources Engineer

About the role

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic team in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will enjoy leading engineering design and have experience working with an international company.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze engineering projects
• Manage tasks and develop new business opportunities
• Support business development activities such as client engagement, opportunity identification, team formation, proposal preparation, presentation, and project execution
• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function
• Perform engineering reviews of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans, and engineering contracts
• Lead civil engineering projects, ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and when it needs to be completed
• Prepare and oversee relevant project budgets, monitor external events, track hours and expenses, ensure satisfactory performance, and supervise subcontractors, contract work, and employees
• Identify and assess problem areas in design quality implementation and support continuous improvement efforts
• Mentor Project Managers and Staff Engineers
• Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
• Mentor a team of early and mid-career engineers and scientists
• Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors
• Deliver quality products to clients on schedule
• Conduct both field and office tasks associated with water-resources projects
• Guide CAD Modeling, GIS, and other relevant software technology
• Prepare calculations, design, and make recommendations for water-resources projects
• Author construction bid documents, technical documents, permit applications, and proposals
• Manage and lead projects in a team environment
• Market clients and prepare proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental, agricultural, or civil engineering
• 5-7 years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in Florida; or registered Professional Engineer in a different state, with the ability to obtain Florida registration within three months of employment
• Project manager experience
• Skilled communicator (oral and written) of technical information
• Safe driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• Proficiency in using the Suite of MS Office products
• Strong oral and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate with clients, prepare reports and proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or degrees in engineering
• Knowledge of Florida hydrology and Florida water-resources issues
• Client relationships and project experience in Florida
• Experience with the following water models: ICPR/StreamWise, HEC RAS, SWMM