Project Engineer - Water Resources

RESPEC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Water Resource Project Engineer to engage in planning, design, and specialty services related to stormwater and water resource engineering. The role requires at least 4 years of experience, a relevant degree, and a PE license in Florida. Ideal candidates will have solid skills in mentoring junior engineers and software applications like HEC-RAS, along with benefits like flexible work schedules and participation in an ESOP. Join a 100% employee-owned firm where innovative solutions are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in stormwater or water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Experience applying hydrology/hydraulics software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM).
• At least 3 years mentoring and leading junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Involved with planning, design, and specialty services relating to stormwater engineering.
• Work on projects involving hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain analyses.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers in technical aspects of stormwater engineering.

Skills

Stormwater engineering

Hydrology and hydraulics

Mentoring junior engineers

Environmental compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XPSWMM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

RESPEC, seeks a Water Resource Project Engineer in our Water market sector, located in our Sarasota or Tampa, FL locations.

As a Project Engineer you will be involved with all types of planning, design, and specialty services relating to the stormwater and water resources engineering field. Projects often involve hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analyses, community improvements, environmental compliance and permitting, infrastructure resiliency, stormwater engineering, and watershed modeling for our public and private sector clients.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in stormwater or water resources engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 1 year of start date
• Practical application of various H&H software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XPSWMM
• At least 3 years of experience in the following:
  • Mentoring and leading junior engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of stormwater engineering
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in the following:
  • Practical knowledge of developing and guiding construction plan preparation
  • Providing engineering services in Manatee, Sarasota Counties, and surrounding counties
  • Environmental resource and civil site permitting
  • Successful delivery of water resources and civil engineering planning studies, designs, and construction documents
  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here.RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

Sarasota, FL Tampa, FL Full-time Discipline: Civil Engineering

We'd love to have you join our team. We are always looking for great talent who are “cultural add”.