Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer

Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer Tampa, FL, United States Job Description This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Deputy Project Manager – Water Resources / Site Civil Engineer to join our Tampa, FL office and support a growing portfolio of municipal and resilience-focused projects across the Tampa Bay region. This role is structured to bridge technical delivery and project management, providing a clear path toward Project Manager responsibilities. You will support the Tampa Water Team in delivering stormwater, watershed, and resilience projects for local government clients, including counties and municipalities. The position emphasizes day-to-day project coordination, technical execution, and client-facing support, while continuing to build advanced design capabilities. This role is ideal for an engineer ready to move beyond pure design and take on increased responsibility for project delivery, team coordination, permitting, and client support. Your Impact Support Project Managers in executing stormwater, watershed, and civil projects from planning through design and construction. Coordinate with internal multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, GIS, environmental, and construction services) to track progress, manage deliverables, and maintain schedules. Perform and oversee technical work including: Stormwater management design (ERP systems, treatment, attenuation) Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, ICPR/StormWise, SWMM) Watershed and floodplain analyses Drainage and grading design to support permitting and construction Prepare and review: Engineering calculations Technical reports Construction plans and specifications Coordinate permitting efforts and support regulatory agency interactions. Assist in managing project scope, schedule, and budget, including tracking task progress and supporting invoicing. Participate in client meetings and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making. Support public engagement efforts, workshops, and stakeholder coordination as needed. Conduct site visits and support construction phase services, including observation, documentation, and response to contractor inquiries. Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on design tasks and modeling efforts. Support proposal development, including scope writing and effort estimation. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related discipline. 3–7 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 Drainage and grading design Experience with design and modeling software such as: Civil 3D ArcGIS HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS / SWMM / ICPR (or similar) Familiarity with Florida permitting processes (SWFWMD ERP, local government requirements, and applicable federal permits). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and clients. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and support project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida (or ability to obtain). Experience with municipal stormwater or watershed projects in the Tampa Bay region (e.g., Pinellas, Hillsborough, Sarasota, Manatee). Experience supporting project budgets, schedules, and client coordination. Familiarity with resiliency, flood mitigation, and adaptation planning efforts. Experience mentoring junior staff or leading small task teams. Job Info Job Identification 87982 Posting Date 05/29/2026, 07:30 AM About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. 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