Project Engineer Water Resources

Job DescriptionRESPEC, seeks a Water Resource Project Engineer in our Water market sector, located in our Sarasota or Tampa, FL locations.As a Project Engineer you will be involved with all types of planning, design, and specialty services relating to the stormwater and water resources engineering field. Projects often involve hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analyses, community improvements, environmental compliance and permitting, infrastructure resiliency, stormwater engineering, and watershed modeling for our public and private sector clients.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Qualifications: QualificationsRequired: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering fieldA minimum of 4 years of experience in stormwater or water resources engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 1 year of start datePractical application of various H&H software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and XPSWMMAt least 3 years of experience in the following: Mentoring and leading junior engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of stormwater engineering Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel Preferred Qualifications: At least 3-5 years of experience in the following: Practical knowledge of developing and guiding construction plan preparationProviding engineering services in Manatee, Sarasota Counties, and surrounding countiesEnvironmental resource and civil site permittingSuccessful delivery of water resources and civil engineering planning studies, designs, and construction documentsAutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS Additional InformationCompensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.Featured benefits: Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Parental Leave401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)Professional Development and TrainingTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Created: 2026-03-04