Senior Engineer - Water Resources

Verdantas•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Water Resources to join our team within our Florida Operations in either our Tampa or Orlando offices. Join our dynamic company to maintain, develop and grow an organization of engaged staff in our area’s Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting practice group using your ability to organize and lead a team of technical practitioners through major technical project pursuits through a strong work ethic and business acumen, as well as excellent client service and business development skills to take your career to the next level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering, Geology (Hydrogeology), or similar Hydro Science degree and 15+ years of experience.
Registered professional engineer, geologist, or hydrologist
Demonstrated project delivery experience in hydrology and hydraulics of rivers, and/or aquifers, and/or lakes, and/or estuaries, and understanding of the regulatory framework of the State of Florida environmental flows (Minimum Flows and Levels MFLs), Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs).
Working knowledge of applicable modeling software: For example; HEC software, H&H models (SWMM, ICPR, etc.), Instream flow incremental methodology (SEFA) and statistics (R, SPSS, Excel, etc.)
Must be a US citizen, or permanent resident

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of water resource professionals and support staff.
Managing project delivery and meeting client expectations.
Performing water resources assessments.
Analyzing and interpreting water and environmental resources data.
Developing and reviewing models (e.g., hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, physical habitat, etc.)
Preparing and reviewing scientific reports.
Preparing and presenting proposals and marketing plans.
Presenting and actively participating in relevant professional organizations.