WGI

Stormwater Resource Project Manager/Engineer

WGI$75K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Florida PE required; Certified Floodplain Manager desired
  • Minimum 8 years of experience
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling
  • Proficiency in Stormwise, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM or similar software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Project and employee management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complex watershed models for clients
  • Evaluate and assess H&H modeling methodologies
  • Calibrate and validate H&H models for existing conditions
  • Identify alternative floodplain management solutions
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments on waterways
  • Develop flood protection service levels in various zones
  • Prepare Watershed Master Plans and H&H reports
  • Obtain Environmental Resource Permits via Florida agencies
  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates for projects
  • Lead presentation efforts to secure H&H contracts
  • Manage and mentor team members

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Outstanding work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Mentorship and team development programs
Full Job Description
Overview

We are currently seeking a licensed Stormwater Resource Project Manager/Engineer with 8+ years of professional experience to be part of our team in the Tampa, FL office.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complex watershed models for both public and private clients
  • Perform a detailed evaluation of H&H modeling approach & methodology and assess the validity and reasonableness of the results
  • Calibrate and validate existing conditions H&H models
  • Identify alternative solutions for floodplain management
  • Perform vulnerability assessment on waterways and flood prone areas
  • Participate in developing a flood protection level of service in upland, coastal and transition zones
  • Prepare Watershed Master Plan and other H&H reports
  • Obtain Environmental Resource Permits through State of Florida Water Management Districts (WMD) and/or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
  • Participate in the preparation of proposals; include writing the scope & approach to project, and estimating cost for services.
  • Participate as a speaker in an oral presentation/interview to procure an H&H contract
  • Manage and mentor staff


Qualifications

Skills of Interest: The selected candidate must be a motivated leader willing to expand their skillset, grow client relationships, and build resumes for themselves and their staff
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Florida PE required; Certified Floodplain Manager desired
  • Must have 8+ years of experience
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling
  • Knowledge with Stormwise (fka ICPR), HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM or equivalent software
  • Ability to process/analyze results and prepare technical documentation
  • Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving skills
  • A team player
  • Project management and employee management skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiters forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI employee without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement form the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third-part recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.

About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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