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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Land & Water Engineering Science (LWES) is a niche engineering firm located in St. Petersburg, Florida. We provide consulting services in water resources and civil engineering to government agencies. We assist communities in developing, prioritizing, and implementing Capital Improvement Programs that emphasize multi-objective management solutions for their watersheds and built environments.

Are you looking for a career growth opportunity that will allow you to expand your talent in project management and client services management? If you enjoy a professional yet casual working environment, where the pace is fast, fun, and exhilarating, a place where you have the freedom and opportunity to solve problems and be a significant contributor to our success, a place where your advancement is not limited by a corporate structure yet defined by your contribution and capabilities, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description:

Land & Water Engineering Science is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to participate in management decision making and leadership, and project development. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for their next career move in leadership and innovation. The position requires an important team member and leader who can manage the delivery of our exciting public sector projects and provide service to our clients. A successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in stormwater management and design as well as watershed planning and modeling. Experience with watershed scale modeling and GIS is required. You will be working with clients and have the ability to develop important business relationships for current and future projects.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or PE with the ability to gain reciprocity
• 7+ years of competency in the field of stormwater management, H&H Modeling, and general civil engineering design and permitting
• Prior project management experience
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics
• A proven history leading and managing project teams to successfully meet client expectations

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Business Development Skills
• Prior Client Service Management Skills and proposal writing experience
• Strong organizational skills and technical problem solving
• Prior experience serving municipal clients in the Tampa Bay area
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

At Land & Water Engineering Science, we are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of dedication, ingenuity, and innovation. At the same time, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable assets. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, a flexible work environment, and professional advancement opportunities. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. When applying to this position, please include your cover letter and resume.