Water Resources Deputy PM – Stormwater & Resilience

WSP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Tampa, FL seeks a Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer to join our team and support a growing portfolio of municipal and resilience projects across the Tampa Bay region. This role bridges technical delivery and project management, offering a clear path toward Project Manager responsibilities.

You will lead day-to-day coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, oversee design and modeling work, and support permitting, client communications, and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related discipline.
• 1–3+ years of relevant experience in stormwater, water resources, or site civil engineering.
• Experience supporting project delivery, including coordination of tasks, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Experience with design and modeling software such as Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS / SWMM / ICPR (or similar).
• Familiarity with Florida permitting processes (SWFWMD ERP, local government requirements, and applicable federal permits).

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in executing stormwater, watershed, and civil projects from planning through design and construction.
• Coordinate with internal multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, GIS, environmental, and construction services) to track progress, manage deliverables, and maintain schedules.
• Perform and oversee technical work including: Stormwater management design, Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, Watershed and floodplain analyses, Drainage and grading design to support permitting and construction.
• Prepare and review: Engineering calculations, Technical reports, Construction plans and specifications.
• Coordinate permitting efforts and support regulatory agency interactions.
• Assist in managing project scope, schedule, and budget, including tracking task progress and supporting invoicing.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making.
• Support public engagement efforts, workshops, and stakeholder coordination as needed.
• Conduct site visits and support construction phase services, including observation, documentation, and response to contractor inquiries.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on design tasks and modeling efforts.
• Support proposal development, including scope writing and effort estimation.

Skills

Water Resources

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Project Coordination

Hydrology & Hydraulics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

WSP in Tampa, FL seeks a Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer to join our team and support a growing portfolio of municipal and resilience projects across the Tampa Bay region. This role bridges technical delivery and project management, offering a clear path toward Project Manager responsibilities.

You will lead day-to-day coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, oversee design and modeling work, and support permitting, client communications, and invoicing.