Water Resources Director

VHB; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive culture

Focus on learning and career growth

Best-in-class benefits with flexible options

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Water Resources Director. The role, based in Orlando or Tampa, includes leading complex projects in hydrology and water quality. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience, be a registered Florida Professional Engineer, and possess advanced modeling skills. Responsibilities include business development, mentoring staff, and overseeing project execution. The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-graduate experience in water resource consulting.
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer.
• Advanced proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects focused on hydrology and water quality.
• Develop and oversee design plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Mentor and develop water resources staff.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Client management

Project management

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Water Resources Director

Location: Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL – immediate opening for a highly experienced Water Resources Director to lead projects and grow the Southeast Environmental Services practice.

Overview

VHB seeks a senior professional with 15+ years of experience in water resource consulting across energy, transportation, real estate, and local government sectors. The role involves designing studies, analyzing data, modeling, preparing reports, and managing environmental permit applications (local, state, federal). The director will also spearhead business development, mentor staff, and drive the practice’s growth throughout the Southeast region.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑disciplinary projects focused on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality, collaborating with staff and clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, performing lead discipline work on proposals and presentations.
• Develop and oversee design plans, specifications, technical reports, and construction documents for transportation, local government, and land‑development projects.
• Perform engineering computations for site hydrology and hydraulics, including stormwater management, floodplain compensation, and natural channel design.
• QC construction plans and design documents produced by the team.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and project schedules; negotiate staff hours and supplemental agreements.
• Mentor and develop water resources staff, expanding technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering (or related field) with 15+ years of post‑graduate experience.
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer.
• Advanced proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software and FDOT design standards.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and permitting processes at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong client‑management skills and proven ability to grow a technical practice.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
• Commitment to community and social responsibility.
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth.
• Best‑in‑class benefits with flexible, hybrid workplace options.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.