Project Engineer - Water Resources
- Location
- Sarasota, FL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- PE license
- driver's license
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- SWMM
- environmental permitting
Also useful
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- GIS
- StormCAD
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Tuition
About the role
RESPEC, 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 & Requirements
Required: Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field A minimum of 4 years of experience in stormwater or water resources engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 1 year of start date Practical application of various H&H software (e.g. BMP Trains, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HSPF, ICPR, MODRET, StormCAD, StormWise, SWMM, etc.)
At 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 preparation Providing engineering services in Manatee, Sarasota Counties, and surrounding counties Environmental resource and civil site permitting Successful delivery of water resources and civil engineering planning studies, designs, and construction documents AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS
Compensation
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 Schedules Paid Parental Leave 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%) Professional Development and Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, you'll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we've tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you'll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters.
If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you'll fit right in.
From RE/SPEC Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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