Water Resources Engineer - Climate Resilience (Hybrid, FL)

Jacobs; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Florida is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support watershed planning and stormwater design projects in the Tampa/Orlando area. You will assist senior engineers, develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, and contribute to climate resilience analyses.

The role requires a 3+ year background in water resources, H&H modeling, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work policy is offered, with opportunities across local projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Biological, or Civil Engineering, other hydroscience or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience related to water resource projects and environmental or civil engineering.
• Experience with H&H Analysis and Modeling and Stormwater System Design.
• Experience using ArcGIS and ArcHydro tools for H&H modeling applications.
• Experience with H&H modeling software StormWise/ICPR4, ICPR v3, EPA SWMM, HEC-RAS.
• Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Microstation ORD recommended.
• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Be self-driven, motivated, and able to perform duties independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support watershed management planning projects and stormwater design projects in Florida.
• Assist senior engineers and designers in planning and designing projects.
• Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Prepare reports and manage data for projects.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and collaborate with teams.
• Contribute to climate change and flood risk analysis and reporting.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Self-driven

Independent work

Water resources project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree with water resources tract

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

EIT certification

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcHydro

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Python

R

SAS

SPSS

VBA

StormWise/ICPR4

ICPR v3

EPA SWMM

HEC-RAS

2D hydraulic modeling

StormCAD

HY-8

BMPTrains

Mike SHE Suite

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group in Florida is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support watershed planning and stormwater design projects in the Tampa/Orlando area. You will assist senior engineers, develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, and contribute to climate resilience analyses.

The role requires a 3+ year background in water resources, H&H modeling, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work policy is offered, with opportunities across local projects.