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WSP

Director, Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Much of the work will be within Florida and focused on natural systems restoration, stormwater treatment, stream restoration, and resiliency-focused projects. Work on cutting-edge resilience and ...

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WSP

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL

Much of the work will be within Florida and focused on natural systems restoration, stormwater treatment, stream restoration, and resiliency focused projects. Receive mentorship from a tenured Senior ...

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How much do stream restoration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for stream restoration in Florida is $49,891.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,900.00 and $65,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workweek look like for someone in stream restoration?

A typical workweek in Stream Restoration often balances office and fieldwork activities, with tasks ranging from site assessments and data analysis to drafting restoration plans and coordinating with regulatory agencies. Fieldwork may involve conducting habitat surveys, installing erosion control measures, or monitoring water quality, while office time is dedicated to project design, report writing, and client or team meetings. Collaboration with engineers, biologists, landowners, and government officials is common, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. The variety in responsibilities keeps the role dynamic and offers hands-on experience in environmental improvement projects. This diversity also provides valuable opportunities for professional growth and skill development within the field.

What is a stream restoration?

A Stream Restoration job involves assessing, designing, and implementing projects to improve the health and function of streams, rivers, and surrounding ecosystems. Professionals in this field work to reduce erosion, enhance water quality, restore habitat for wildlife, and stabilize streambanks using natural and engineered solutions. They may collaborate with scientists, engineers, and conservationists to develop sustainable restoration plans. This work often includes site assessments, permitting, construction oversight, and ongoing monitoring. The goal is to restore natural stream processes while mitigating environmental impacts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in stream restoration, and why are they important?

To thrive in Stream Restoration, you need a strong background in environmental science, hydrology, ecology, and project management, typically supported by a relevant degree and fieldwork experience. Familiarity with GIS mapping, habitat assessment tools, and certification such as EIT or Professional Wetland Scientist can be highly valuable. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set candidates apart in this field. These abilities are crucial for designing, implementing, and evaluating restoration projects that require collaboration with diverse stakeholders and adaptation to varying environmental conditions.

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Director, Senior Water Resources Engineer

WSP

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


This Opportunity
WSP is looking for a Director, Senior Water Resources Engineer, to join our dynamic team in Tampa, Florida.
Are you a water resources engineer who enjoys leading engineering design while also engaging with clients and supporting business growth? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an international company, with an established team of professionals? We have an excellent opportunity for a project management engineer focused on technical problems, client solutions, and expanding market presence. In this position, you will design and analyze engineering projects, manage tasks, cultivate client relationships, and develop new business opportunities. Much of the work will be within Florida and focused on natural systems restoration, stormwater treatment, stream restoration, and resiliency-focused projects.
Work on cutting-edge resilience and natural systems design projects such as vulnerability assessments and stream restoration projects with major clients within the Tampa Bay Region.
Your Impact
  • Support and lead business development activities such as client engagement, relationship building, opportunity identification, team formation, proposal preparation, presentations, and successful project capture and execution
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning engineering solutions with regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and long-term resilience strategies
  • Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved
  • Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practices
  • Lead civil engineering projects ensuring contributors understand technical requirements, client expectations, and delivery timelines, while managing budgets, tracking financial performance, monitoring external factors, and supervising subcontractors and staff
  • Identify and assess risks in design quality and implementation while supporting continuous improvement and enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes
  • Mentor Project Managers and Staff Engineers, fostering both technical excellence and client engagement skills
  • Drive restoration, resiliency, water resource and project designs
  • Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics, while supporting profitable growth and client retention
  • Provide verbal and written input to multidisciplinary teams and contribute to delivering high-level, strategic advice to clients
  • Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to deliver integrated, client-centered and future-ready solutions
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
  • Mentor early- and mid-career engineers and scientists, supporting professional growth and exposure to client-facing responsibilities
  • Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors and assist in drafting complex professional service agreements
  • Deliver high-quality products to clients on schedule, ensuring alignment with client goals and expectations
  • Conduct both field and office tasks associated with water-resources projects
  • Guide CAD modeling, GIS, and other relevant software technologies
  • Prepare calculations, designs, and recommendations for water-resources projects
  • Author construction bid documents, technical reports, permit applications, and proposals that support both project delivery and business development efforts
  • Manage and lead projects in a team environment while maintaining strong client relationships and communication
  • Actively support and contribute to marketing efforts, proposal development, and client outreach initiatives
  • Commit to WSP's safety program

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in environmental, agricultural, or civil engineering
  • 10+ years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering
  • Experience in consulting practice
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Florida; or ability to obtain within three months
  • Project manager experience with demonstrated ability to balance technical delivery and client engagement
  • Skilled communicator (oral and written) with ability to interface directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Travel as necessary; primarily within Florida
  • Position based in Tampa, FL
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Strong communication skills; proven ability to prepare reports, proposals, and client-facing deliverables
  • Safe driving record in accordance with company policy

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduate degree in engineering
  • Knowledge of Florida hydrology and water-resources issues
  • Established client relationships and project experience in Florida
  • Relationships with Florida's water management districts
  • Experience with water models such as ICPR/StreamWise, HEC-RAS, SWMM

About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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