Water Resources Engineering Design Project Manager

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

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is hiring a Water Resources Engineering Design Project Manager for their Stormwater practice in Tampa, Florida. This role combines technical depth in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and project management skills to lead diverse stormwater projects.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Florida PE license, along with 5+ years of stormwater management experience. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with municipal clients and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in stormwater management.
• Experience with diverse software packages.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage stormwater management projects.
• Oversee design of stormwater infrastructure.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

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.

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 coordinate 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 diverse 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.