Water Resources - Sr. Consultant

Verdantas; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant for Water Resources to join their Florida Operations in Tampa or Orlando. The role involves leading a team, managing project delivery, and performing water resource assessments. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in their field, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong knowledge of Florida's regulatory environment. The role offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation between $125,000 and $150,000.

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

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water resources.
• Registered professional engineer, geologist, or hydrologist.
• Understanding of Florida regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of water resource professionals.
• Deliver projects to meet client expectations.
• Analyze water and environmental resources data.

Skills

Project delivery experience in hydrology

Working knowledge of modeling software

Data analysis skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

HEC software

R

SPSS

Excel

Job description

Overview

Verdantas specializes in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, advanced modeling, and digital technology services across power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure sectors.

Our team comprises environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists who collaborate with clients to provide data-driven datasets and models that address environmental and infrastructure challenges. We position ourselves as strategic partners to help clients achieve infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas employs 1,900+ professionals nationwide, with a people-focused culture prioritizing the well-being of employees, clients, and communities. We offer integrated solutions in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us to align your skills with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions.

Job Description

Senior Consultant - Water Resources to join our Florida Operations in either the Tampa or Orlando offices.

Responsibilities include leading and growing a team of water resource professionals, delivering projects to meet client expectations, performing water resources assessments, analyzing and interpreting water and environmental data, developing and reviewing models (e.g., hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, physical habitat), preparing and reviewing scientific reports, preparing and presenting proposals and marketing plans, and engaging with relevant professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of water resource professionals and support staff.
• Managing project delivery and meeting client expectations.
• Performing water resources assessments.
• Analyzing and interpreting water and environmental resources data.
• Developing and reviewing models (e.g., hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, physical habitat).
• Preparing and reviewing scientific reports.
• Preparing and presenting proposals and marketing plans.
• Presenting and actively participating in relevant professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering, Geology (Hydrogeology), or similar Hydro Science degree and 15+ years of experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Registered professional engineer, geologist, or hydrologist.
• Demonstrated project delivery experience in hydrology and hydraulics of rivers, and/or aquifers, and/or lakes, and/or estuaries, with understanding of Florida regulatory framework (MFLs, TMDLs, BMAPs).
• Working knowledge of applicable modeling software (e.g., HEC software, H&H models like SWMM, ICPR, SEFA) and statistics (R, SPSS, Excel).
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.

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. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our teams.

Verdantas is an equal opportunity employer and supports personal and professional growth in a collaborative, creative environment.

Salary Range

$125,000 - $150,000