Water Resources Engineering Design Project Manager

Freese and Nichols; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is looking for a motivated Water Resources Engineering Design Project Manager in Tampa, Florida. This role involves managing projects linked to stormwater management and flood mitigation, requiring strong qualifications in hydrologic modeling and project management.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years in stormwater management, a Civil Engineering degree, and a Florida PE license. The position emphasizes managing design, analysis, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in stormwater management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or comparable degree.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects for stormwater management and flood mitigation.
• Oversee the design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.

Skills

Stormwater management

Project management

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated Water Resources Engineering Design Project Manager within our Stormwater practice. The ideal candidate will combine technical depth in hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) modeling and stormwater design, with strong project management and client coordination skills. The candidate must have a strong background in the development of stormwater/water resources infrastructure, and the preparation of preliminary engineering reports, design plans, technical specifications, and estimated project costs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, and drainage improvement projects for municipal and regional clients.
• Oversee design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure including detention/retention basins, open channels, and storm drain networks.
• Experience in H&H modeling of open and closed drainage systems, including software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ICM, XP-SWMM, PCSWMM, and HY-8 is a plus.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and construction documents, ensuring quality control and compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Support permitting efforts and coordinating with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions.
• Work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and CAD designers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in stormwater management
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable engineering or applied science degree)
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as ICPR/Stormwise, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ArcGIS ArcMap, and the Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced H&H modeling software including Infoworks ICM, XP-SWMM, and ICPR 4, as well as ArcGIS Pro
• CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices
• Knowledge of FEMA RiskMap Program, Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, preliminary and post-preliminary processing, and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP)
• Local experience and/or working relationships with clients in NE and SW Florida regions, including an understanding of FDEP and WMD criteria and permitting

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.