Water Resources Consultant

Verdantas is hiring a Water Resources Consultant in Tampa, FL, offering a salary between $80,000 and $100,000. The role involves executing water resource engineering projects, technical writing, and collaboration with regulatory agencies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Hydraulic or Civil Engineering and 4-8 years of relevant experience. The company emphasizes a people-focused culture and offers benefits including a flexible work environment.
Department: Tampa-FL

Location: Tampa, FL

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,400 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

We are seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team in one of our Florida offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, or Orlando.

Responsibilities:
• The technical execution of water resource engineering projects from start to finish
• Develop technical approaches and costing, analysis of field and modeling data, interpretation of modeling results, and hydraulic design
• Technical writing (proposals, memos, reports, etc.)
• Collaboration with other technical staff
• Coordination with regulatory agencies (e.g., Water Management Districts (WMDs), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Mining and Mitigation Program)

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Hydraulic or Civil Engineering
• 4 to 8 years of experience in civil or hydraulic engineering
• A strong understanding of Florida regulations WMDs/FDEP
• Hydraulic modeling and analysis experience (e.g., HEC RAS, ICPR4, XPSWMM)
• Demonstrated experience working with public utilities providing potable water supplies
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
• Project management experience is a plus
• DHI MIKE SHE or an equivalent experience is a plus, and a fundamental understanding of integrated surface water groundwater modeling
• Strong technical writing skills

Benefits:
• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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