Water Supply Technical Leader-FL

WSP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a full-time Water Supply Technical Lead for their Florida Water practice. This technical leadership role requires expertise in drinking water treatment and supply planning for municipal clients.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and the ability to provide technical oversight and mentorship. This position emphasizes design excellence, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in water engineering with a focus on water supply planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Florida).
• Ability to work independently and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight for water supply planning and treatment design deliverables.
• Support operational troubleshooting and technical evaluations.
• Mentor and develop technical staff in water treatment practices.

Skills

Technical proficiency in treatment process selection

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration with hydrogeology specialists

Field work/site visit capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full‑time Water Supply Technical Lead to support our growing Florida Water practice. This is a technical‑centric role for an experienced engineer who will lead and deliver water supply planning and treatment solutions for municipal and regional clients across Florida. The successful candidate will contribute deep expertise in drinking water treatment, water reuse applications, alternative water supply strategies, and hydrogeology/groundwater supply systems, and will serve as a technical resource across multidisciplinary teams.

This position emphasizes technical leadership, design excellence, and problem‑solving—including evaluation, optimization, design development, and operational troubleshooting of treatment systems—while maintaining a support‑oriented role in pursuits (e.g., providing technical content and review).

Your Impact

Technical leadership & delivery

• Lead and/or provide senior technical oversight for water supply planning and treatment‑focused design deliverables, including studies, alternatives evaluation, basis‑of‑design development, design criteria, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for the evaluation and optimization of drinking water and reuse‑related treatment facilities, supporting clients facing growth, regulatory change, asset rehabilitation, and resilience needs.
• Support operational troubleshooting activities as needed, translating operational constraints into design improvements and practical implementation steps.

Treatment and process expertise

• Apply strong understanding of drinking water treatment processes and technologies, including conventional and advanced treatment approaches, and support selection of fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Contribute to projects involving reuse and alternative water supply applications where relevant to water supply reliability and treatment performance (focus on technical evaluation and implementation).
• Support project approaches that address emerging contaminant and water quality challenges through sound engineering and technology evaluation.

Hydrogeology / groundwater supply

• Provide technical leadership and integration for groundwater supply elements of water supply programs (e.g., conceptualization and evaluation of groundwater sources, wellfield‑related planning inputs, and hydrogeologic considerations that influence treatment selection and performance).
• Collaborate with hydrogeologists and discipline specialists to ensure hydrogeologic assumptions and constraints are appropriately reflected in planning, treatment alternatives, and design criteria.

Quality, compliance, and coordination

• Perform and/or lead engineering review of technical reports, calculations, design packages, and permitting‑related technical documentation to support compliance with applicable City/State/Federal requirements and accepted engineering practice.
• Identify and address technical risks and quality issues; promote continuous improvement in technical execution and QA/QC practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, hydrogeology, civil/site, electrical/I&C, etc.) to deliver integrated, practical solutions.

Mentorship and knowledge sharing

• Mentor and develop technical staff, strengthening treatment‑ and hydrogeology‑adjacent capabilities through coaching, review, and technical guidance.

Pursuit support assistance

• Provide technical input for proposals and interviews as needed (e.g., methodology, technical approach, and review), with emphasis on technical accuracy and client value rather than sales leadership.

Safety

• Commit to and lead by example within WSP’s safety culture and project safety requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Florida required or ability to obtain Florida licensure).
• 10+ years progressive experience in water engineering with a clear technical focus on water supply planning and drinking water treatment / process engineering (including evaluation and design).
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in treatment process selection, design criteria development, and technical documentation (reports, calculations, design narratives, and specifications).
• Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply considerations and master planning concepts as they relate to treatment alternatives, water quality, and long‑term reliability.
• Experience collaborating with hydrogeology/groundwater specialists and incorporating groundwater supply considerations into water supply planning and treatment decision‑making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments; ability to delegate and oversee tasks to support staff while maintaining accountability for technical quality.
• Ability to perform field work/site visits as needed; valid driver’s license and ability to meet project travel requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (or related).
• Experience with advanced treatment applications relevant to water supply reliability (e.g., membrane‑based processes) and/or reuse‑related treatment project experience.
• Experience supporting commissioning, performance testing, or operational optimization/troubleshooting of water treatment systems.
• Current NCEES record.