Water Resources Director

VHB; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity for career growth

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible workplace

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for a Water Resources Director to manage multi-disciplinary water resource projects in Florida. This role requires over 15 years of experience in water resource consulting, strong leadership in business development, and expertise in hydrology and hydraulics. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative work environment and ensure high-quality deliverables for municipal and private clients. Flexible hybrid working conditions and a commitment to professional development are essential features of this position.

Qualifications

• At least 15+ years of professional experience in water resource consulting.
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer (PE).
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects focusing on hydrologic and hydraulic issues.
• Manage clients and oversee technical staff throughout project completion.
• Perform engineering computations related to hydrology and hydraulics.

Skills

Hydrology and hydraulics expertise

Client management

Technical report writing

Project management

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

EPA SWMM

Job description

Water Resources Director | Orlando, FL | Tampa, FL

Overview

VHB’s growing Southeast Environmental Services team has an immediate need for a Water Resource Director. This role can be filled in either our Tampa or Orlando, FL office. The successful candidate will have at least 15+ years of professional experience, including water resource consulting experience in the energy, transportation, real estate, and/or local government markets. Applicants should be experienced in designing studies, analyzing data, modeling, and in the preparation of reports and local, state, and federal environmental permit applications within their water resource discipline. In addition to participating in high‑profile projects, the Water Resources Director will also be responsible for leading business development efforts and the management and mentoring of water resources staff.

The Position Offers The Opportunity To Be a Leader Within Our Successful Water Resources Practice That Provides Municipal, State, And Federal Governmental Agencies And Private Sector Clients Throughout The Southeast Region With a Full Array Of Integrated Professional Water Resources Services Including:

• Watershed / Water quality
• Stormwater management
• Floodplain management

General Responsibilities

• Leading multi‑disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality focus including interaction with staff and clients
• Identifying and pursuing new business throughout the Southeast region. Performing lead discipline role in proposals and presentations
• Analyzing technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures and devising new approaches and alternative solutions

Management and Business Development

• Managing clients and overseeing technical staff to complete projects; managing personnel involved in engineering investigations and planning work
• Assisting with business development opportunities and growth of the water resources practice throughout the Southeast region; leading project pursuits (LOI, ELOI, Technical Proposals, Presentations, Manhours, etc.)
• QC of construction plans, and design documents generated by other team members
• Prepares cost and man‑hour estimates, job budgets, and schedules
• Assists management and marketing personnel with client visits, etc.
• Capable of negotiating staff hours and preparing requests for supplemental agreements
• Creating and expanding technical resources of staff
• Acting as a mentor and aiding in staff development

Technical

• Lead the design of projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools, including transportation, local government, and land development projects
• Lead in developing technical reports (watershed study reports, drainage reports, pond siting reports, bridge hydraulics reports, permitting documents) and design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects, for approval by municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Lead in performing engineering computations related to site hydrology and hydraulics (conveyance systems, analysis and design of cross drains, bridges, stormwater management facilities, floodplain compensation analysis), earthwork, stormwater BMPs, and natural channel design structural components
• Lead in conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies
• Oversee the preparation of construction plans consistent with FDOT standards

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics
• Experience in acquiring new clients and client management
• Experience and familiarity with STORM WISE, PONDS, ASAD, GEOPAK Drainage, ArcGIS, HY‑8, HEC‑RAS, EPA SWMM, MicroStation, AutoCAD
• Design experience with the FDOT Drainage Manual and FDOT Plans Preparation Manual
• Knowledge with preparation and review of Engineering Plans and Specifications to ensure that all aspects of project implementation are clearly conveyed
• Team‑oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Highly motivated self‑starter
• Superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Well versed in FDOT design standards and criteria related to both drainage design and plans production; able to interpret and apply technical information contained in procedures and manuals to accomplish the design process for assigned projects

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering with at least 15+ years of post‑graduate experience
• Registered Florida PE
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
• Project management experience of relevant projects
• Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Florida; understanding of local, state, and federal permitting
• Design of stormwater management systems, storm drain systems, open channel conveyance, culvert analysis, bridge hydraulics, and floodplain compensation; production of contract roadway plans to be submitted to FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike, and other municipalities

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

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