What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Stormwater Engineer position at CPH?
Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Tampa, FL
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CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative land development team in Tampa!
The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction for land development projects, guiding teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept development to successful delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring projects meet client specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and schedule commitments. Serving as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, this position plays a key role in advancing technical excellence and strengthening the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Duties Include
- Leads and manages the design team during the conceptual and development phases of projects, with a strong emphasis on stormwater management and drainage design.
- Develops detailed action plans and resource estimates for labor, materials, and timelines required to successfully complete projects.
- Designs and oversees stormwater management systems, including retention/detention ponds, conveyance systems, exfiltration systems, and water quality treatment solutions in compliance with local and state regulations.
- Performs hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support stormwater design and flood mitigation efforts.
- Ensures all stormwater designs meet applicable regulatory requirements, including permitting criteria and environmental standards.
- Coordinates with regulatory agencies and supports the preparation and submittal of stormwater permits and supporting documentation.
- Evaluates and selects vendors based on technical competence, capabilities, resources, and financial stability.
- Monitors project progress, comparing actual performance and costs against established estimates, and recommends adjustments as needed.
- Partners with the design team to revise and refine project plans in response to challenges or changing requirements.
- Prepares and presents regular project status reports, including progress, risks, and financial updates, to senior leadership.
- Reviews and analyzes existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality improvement, and cost reduction.
- Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions, particularly related to drainage and stormwater systems.
- Coordinates with project engineers across other locations to exchange knowledge, solutions, and best practices.
- Manages a staff of junior engineers and provides mentorship in stormwater design principles and best practices.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- 5 years of engineering experience with land development/site design projects, with a strong focus on stormwater management and drainage design
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
- Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as ICPR, HEC-RAS, or similar tools
- Proficiency in Civil 3D for grading, drainage, and stormwater system design
- Experience preparing stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and permit applications
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal stormwater regulations and permitting processes (e.g., ERP/SWPPP)
- Experience designing BMPs (Best Management Practices) for water quality and quantity control
- Ability to lead technical stormwater design efforts and mentor junior staff in drainage and water resources engineering
- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.