Principal Water Resource Engineer

RS&H; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is looking for a Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our Transportation team in Tampa, FL. This role involves leading significant projects, overseeing contract performance, and establishing client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a degree from an ABET accredited program, 15 years of relevant experience, and be a recognized thought leader in the industry. Excellent communication and decision-making skills are essential, along with a professional engineer license. Join us to shape the future of infrastructure and transportation.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience leading multiple disciplines in engineering.
• Ability to interact with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define project elements and processes to meet client needs.
• Oversee performance to contracts and monitor deliverables.
• Lead projects with complex elements and broad responsibilities.
• Build and maintain client relationships throughout project phases.

Skills

Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program

Professional engineer license

Knowledge of federal, state and local codes

Proficiency in production software

Decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Tools

Production software

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our Transportation team in Tampa, FL. As part of the infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by serving as a discipline leader, subject matter expert, and technical resource for discipline and related program activities, including active participation in discipline quality improvement and assurance activities. This position will define project elements and processes required to meet client needs, along with participating in and coordinating preparation of bids and promoting and maintaining client relationships; oversee performance to contracts through shared planning and monitoring of work orders and deliverables with engineering, construction, and various other disciplines; lead projects, including major projects with complex elements and a broad scope of responsibilities; coordinate with project management to execute project plans and directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery; promote and maintain client relationships through all project phases, including presenting directly to the client on technical and design solutions and serving as a firm ambassador to win new work; recommend new practices or changes in emphasis for professional services; and lead the development and application of company-wide standard operating procedures and technical requirements for projects and discipline deliverables. This position may also manage a small team of direct reports.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must

• Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 15 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be a professional engineer in good standing.
• Be knowledgeable of applicable federal, state and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
• Be proficient in production software and construction document production.
• Have proven background and ability to make decisions that have significant impact to an organization, as well as recommend operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.
• Be recognized as a thought leader in the industry and have experience leading the work of multiple disciplines and participating in and/or having decision‑making on technical matters within discipline.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here. Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

From managed toll lanes and long‑range corridor plans, to complex segmental bridges, our teams are providing the highest quality infrastructure and facility solutions. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.