Water Supply Technical Leader-FL

Job Overview

Water Supply Technical Lead at WSP based in Florida. This full-time role leads water supply planning and treatment solutions for municipal and regional clients across Florida, focusing on drinking water treatment, reuse, alternative supply strategies, and hydrogeology. The successful candidate will deliver technical leadership in design, optimization, operational troubleshooting, and support pursuits with technical content and reviews.

• Provide senior technical oversight for water supply planning and treatment‑focused design deliverables including studies, alternatives evaluation, basis‑of‑design development, design criteria, and technical specifications.
• Lead the evaluation and optimization of drinking water and reuse‑related treatment facilities for clients undergoing growth, regulatory changes, asset rehabilitation, or resilience needs.
• Support operational troubleshooting, translating constraints into design improvements and implementation steps.
• Apply deep knowledge of drinking water treatment processes and technologies, including conventional and advanced approaches, to select fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Contribute to projects involving reuse and alternative supply applications, addressing emerging contaminant and water quality challenges.
• Lead integration for groundwater supply elements of water supply programs, including conceptualization, well‑field planning, and hydrogeologic considerations.
• Perform or lead engineering review of reports, calculations, design packages, and permitting documentation to ensure compliance with City/State/Federal requirements and accepted engineering practice.
• Identify and address technical risks and quality issues, promoting continuous improvement in QA/QC practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, hydrogeology, civil, electrical, etc.) to deliver integrated practical solutions.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, strengthening treatment‑ and hydrogeology‑adjacent capabilities through coaching and guidance.
• Provide technical input for proposals and interviews, focusing on technical accuracy and client value.
• Commit to WSP’s safety culture and project safety requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• 10+ years of progressive water engineering experience focused on water supply planning and drinking water treatment / process engineering.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in treatment process selection, design criteria development, and technical documentation (reports, calculations, design narratives, specifications).
• Understanding of drinking water supply considerations and master planning concepts for treatment alternatives and long‑term reliability.
• Experience collaborating with hydrogeology/groundwater specialists and integrating groundwater supply considerations into planning and design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments, delegating and overseeing tasks while ensuring technical quality.
• Capability for field work/site visits; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (or related).
• Experience with advanced treatment applications (e.g., membrane‑based processes) or reuse‑related projects.
• Experience supporting commissioning, performance testing, or operational optimization/troubleshooting of water treatment systems.
• Current NCEES record.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.