Senior Water Resources Engineer

LVI Associates; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Registration incentives

Job summary

LVI Associates on behalf of a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm seeks a senior Water Resources Engineer to lead Florida-based projects. This role involves managing water resources, water supply planning, and water reuse initiatives.

Responsibilities include studies, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, reports, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. PE license and 15+ years of experience required; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• 15+ years of water resources experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale projects with budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with mentoring staff.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to engineering challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience delivering projects within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Familiarity with water supply, wastewater, and reuse systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver water resources, water supply planning, and water reuse projects throughout Florida.
• Perform water resources studies, feasibility evaluations, integrated water supply plans, One Water initiatives, conservation programs, and reuse studies.
• Analyze water supply and demand projections, conduct alternatives analyses, and document findings.
• Apply hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrogeologic modeling tools for pipelines, open channels, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, wellfields, infiltration systems, and water management systems.
• Prepare hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, technical reports, and planning documents.
• Support water supply planning, demand management, feasibility studies, and alternatives analyses for projects of varying complexity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, planning, and scientific teams.
• Participate in client meetings, project coordination, and travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Microsoft Word & Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

InfoWater

InfoWorks ICM

InfoSWMM

Groundwater Vistas

ArcGIS

Job description

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm specializing in water resources, water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and water reuse solutions. With a long-standing reputation in the industry, they partner with municipalities, utilities, public agencies, and private sector clients to deliver innovative and sustainable infrastructure projects that help safeguard water resources and support growing communities.

This organization is known for its technical expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to solving complex water challenges. Engineers have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals on impactful projects throughout Florida and across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver water resources, water supply planning, and water reuse projects throughout Florida.
• Perform water resources studies, water supply feasibility evaluations, integrated water supply plans, One Water initiatives, conservation programs, and reuse studies.
• Analyze water supply and demand projections, conduct alternatives analyses, and document findings.
• Apply hydraulic,hydrologic,andhydrogeologicmodeling tools to support planning and design efforts for:
  • Pipelines
  • Open channels
  • Pump stations
  • Storage and treatment facilities
  • Wellfields
  • Infiltration systems
  • Natural and engineered water management systems
• Prepare hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, technical reports, and planning documents.
• Support water supply planning, demand management, feasibility studies, and alternatives analyses for projects of varying complexity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, planning, and scientific teams.
• Participate in client meetings, project coordination, and occasional travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources, water supply, wastewater, or water reuse projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects with responsibility for budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring technical staff and guiding project delivery.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering projects within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Familiarity with water supply, wastewater, and reuse systems, including planning, conveyance, and treatment infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to water infrastructure.
• Strong team-oriented approach and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• ExperiencewithArcGISandwaterinfrastructuremodeling software such as:
  • WaterGEMS
  • InfoWater
  • InfoWorks ICM
  • InfoSWMM
  • Groundwater Vistas

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution/match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Professional registration and certification incentives.
• Employee referral and performance bonus programs.
• Flexible work arrangements available.
• Additional wellness, life insurance, disability, and employee assistance benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected water-focused consulting firm with a strong project backlog, significant growth plans, and the opportunity to work on some of the most impactful water resources and water infrastructure projects in the region.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 15+ Years of Water Resources Experience
• Florida PE License
• Hydraulic Modeling