Description
WSP is seeking a Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer to join our Tampa, FL office. The successful candidate will support a growing portfolio of municipal and resilience-focused projects across the Tampa Bay region.
The role involves day-to-day project coordination, technical execution, and client-facing support. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting Project Managers in executing stormwater, watershed, and civil projects from planning through design and construction
- Coordinating with internal multi-disciplinary teams to track progress, manage deliverables, and maintain schedules
- Performing and overseeing technical work, including stormwater management design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, watershed and floodplain analyses, and drainage and grading design
- Preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction plans and specifications
- Coordinating permitting efforts and supporting regulatory agency interactions
- Assisting in managing project scope, schedule, and budget
- Participating in client meetings and contributing to technical discussions and decision-making
- Supporting public engagement efforts, workshops, and stakeholder coordination as needed
- Conducting site visits and supporting construction phase services
- Mentoring junior staff and providing technical guidance on design tasks and modeling efforts
- Supporting proposal development, including scope writing and effort estimation
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related discipline
- 1-3+ years of relevant experience in stormwater, water resources, or site civil engineering
- Experience supporting project delivery, including coordination of tasks, schedules, and technical deliverables
- Working knowledge of stormwater management and design, hydrology and hydraulics, and drainage and grading design
- Experience with design and modeling software such as Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS / SWMM / ICPR
- Familiarity with Florida permitting processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills