Director, Senior Water Resources Engineer

WSP•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is looking for a Director, Senior Water Resources Engineer, to join their dynamic team in Tampa, Florida. This role is for a water resources engineer who enjoys leading engineering design, engaging with clients, and supporting business growth. The position offers an opportunity to work with an international company with an established team of professionals. The role focuses on technical problems, client solutions, and expanding market presence. Responsibilities include designing and analyzing engineering projects, managing tasks, cultivating client relationships, and developing new business opportunities. Much of the work will be within Florida and focused on natural systems restoration, stormwater treatment, stream restoration, and resiliency-focused projects. The role involves working on cutting-edge resilience and natural systems design projects such as vulnerability assessments and stream restoration projects with major clients within the Tampa Bay Region.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental, agricultural, or civil engineering
10+ years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering
Experience in consulting practice
Registered Professional Engineer in Florida; or ability to obtain within three months
Project manager experience with demonstrated ability to balance technical delivery and client engagement
Skilled communicator (oral and written) with ability to interface directly with clients and stakeholders
Travel as necessary; primarily within Florida
Position based in Tampa, FL
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Strong communication skills; proven ability to prepare reports, proposals, and client-facing deliverables
Safe driving record in accordance with company policy

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in engineering
Knowledge of Florida hydrology and water-resources issues
Established client relationships and project experience in Florida
Relationships with Florida’s water management districts
Experience with water models such as ICPR/StreamWise, HEC-RAS, SWMM

Responsibilities

Support and lead business development activities such as client engagement, relationship building, opportunity identification, team formation, proposal preparation, presentations, and successful project capture and execution
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning engineering solutions with regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and long-term resilience strategies
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practices
Lead civil engineering projects ensuring contributors understand technical requirements, client expectations, and delivery timelines, while managing budgets, tracking financial performance, monitoring external factors, and supervising subcontractors and staff
Identify and assess risks in design quality and implementation while supporting continuous improvement and enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes
Mentor Project Managers and Staff Engineers, fostering both technical excellence and client engagement skills
Drive restoration, resiliency, water resource and project designs
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics, while supporting profitable growth and client retention
Provide verbal and written input to multidisciplinary teams and contribute to delivering high-level, strategic advice to clients
Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to deliver integrated, client-centered and future-ready solutions
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
Mentor early- and mid-career engineers and scientists, supporting professional growth and exposure to client-facing responsibilities
Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors and assist in drafting complex professional service agreements
Deliver high-quality products to clients on schedule, ensuring alignment with client goals and expectations
Conduct both field and office tasks associated with water-resources projects
Guide CAD modeling, GIS, and other relevant software technologies
Prepare calculations, designs, and recommendations for water-resources projects
Author construction bid documents, technical reports, permit applications, and proposals that support both project delivery and business development efforts
Manage and lead projects in a team environment while maintaining strong client relationships and communication
Actively support and contribute to marketing efforts, proposal development, and client outreach initiatives
Commit to WSP’s safety program