Stormwater Project Engineer

Woodard & Curran; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Woodard & Curran, based in Tampa, FL, seeks a detail-oriented stormwater engineer to support multiple projects nationwide. You will participate in planning, design, permitting, construction, and closeout, collaborating with project teams and regulators.

The role emphasizes site layout, modeling, writing, and client communications. Expect 1–2 days in-office, up to 20% travel, and involvement in stormwater quality, flood resiliency, and multi-benefit projects across Florida and beyond.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of engineering experience relating to stormwater and flood resiliency projects.
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in FL.
• Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality modeling software including StormWise (ICPR4).
• Proficiency with GIS tools and applications.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Site layout, grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater management design.
• Apply 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic models for planning and design of infrastructure.
• Prepare permit packages and specifications.
• Construction administration and QA/QC processes.
• Mentor and delegate to staff engineers and manage project tasks.

Skills

Stormwater engineering

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

Technical writing

Client communications

Project mentoring

Education

BS Civil/Environmental Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer

Tools

StormWise (ICPR4)

ArcGIS

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What’s in it for you:

Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our growing Florida team, providing high-quality stormwater engineering services to public and private clients throughout the region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with the ability to support multi-disciplined project teams from planning and conceptual design through final design, permitting, construction, and closeout. Our skilled team of engineers, as well as our integrated operations professionals and Fiscal Solutions team, will collaborate with you in delivering exceptional solutions to our clients.

Who are we looking for:

Woodard & Curran seeks a detail-oriented stormwater engineer to support a diverse variety of stormwater and flood resiliency projects, however experience with water resources, drinking water, wastewater, and industrial wastewater applications is valuable. Based in our Tampa office, you will work with teams on projects primarily spanning across Florida, but with the opportunity to engage on exciting projects around the country. The successful candidate will work with client and project managers, technical specialists, and other engineers, supporting our clients on a wide range in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing stormwater solutions, including flood risk mitigation, stormwater conveyance, stormwater quality, and programmatic funding, among other areas.

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule:

Expectation is 1 to 2 days in the office or onsite with clients.

Travel up to 20%:

Clients within the Central Florida Region. Occasional travel to southeast US.

Projects may include:

• Stormwater Facility and Master Planning.
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Urban flood resiliency projects.
• Stormwater quality treatment projects.
• Multi-benefit projects.
• Civil/Site projects.

What You Will Be Doing At Woodard & Curran

• Site layout, grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater management design.
• Application of 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic modeling systems at the local and watershed level to support the planning and design of related infrastructure, including: pipelines, open channels, pump stations, channel stabilization techniques, storage and treatment facilities, multi-benefit facilities, and other conveyance measures.
• Technical writing and communications with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Working with designers to develop design plans.
• Preparing local, state, and federal permit application packages.
• Preparing specifications.
• Construction administration and occasional RPR.
• Mentoring and delegating to staff-level engineers.
• Delegating and managing project tasks to staff while overseeing total project delivery.
• Executing quality assurance and quality control processes.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• 4 to 8 years of engineering experience relating to stormwater and flood resiliency projects.
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in FL.
• Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality modeling software including StormWise (ICPR4).
• Proficiency with GIS tools and applications.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal regulations and standards.
• Knowledgeable in Florida bidding laws and SRF programs.

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

The anticipated compensation range for this position is based on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on these factors and adjusted, where applicable, by a geographic differential. Geographic differentials are percentage-based adjustments that reflect variations in labor market costs across locations. As a result, the compensation range for this position may vary depending on where the successful candidate is located and performs their work. The examples below illustrate how compensation for this role may differ across geographic markets.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran .

E-Verify Participation:

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility:

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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