Water Resources Engineer

RE/SPEC Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our Sarasota, FL team. The role involves planning, design, and specialty services for community improvements, environmental permitting, and infrastructure resiliency.

Qualified candidates will hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with 4+ years of experience and Florida PE eligibility or licensure within 1 year. Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, Civil 3D, and hydrology software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Engage in planning, design, and specialty services for water resources projects.
• Support environmental compliance and permitting for public and private clients.
• Collaborate on infrastructure resiliency, stormwater, and watershed modeling.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

BMP Trains

SWMM

Job description

RESPEC seeks a Water Resources Engineer for our Sarasota, FL, location.

Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 15 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.

Job Description

The Water Resources Engineer will be involved with all types of planning, design, and specialty services relating to community improvements, environmental compliance and permitting, infrastructure resiliency, stormwater engineering, and watershed modeling for our public and private sector clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineeringor a related engineering field, from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum of 4years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer license in Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 1 year of start date
• Advanced level of oral, written, and presentation communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and Civil 3D
• Practical knowledge ofdeveloping and guiding construction plan preparation
• Experience providing engineering services in Manatee and Sarasota Counties
• Experience with environmental resource and civil site permitting
• Successful delivery of water resources and civil engineering planning studies, designs, and construction documents
• Practical application of various hydrology/hydraulics software(e.g. BMP Trains, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HSPF, ICPR, MODRET, StormCAD, StormWise, SWMM, etc.)

Additional Information

We enjoy flexible work hours and have an open office environment to share ideas.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package.RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.