Water Supply Technical Leader-FL

• Lead and/or 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. 

• Provide technical leadership for the evaluation and optimization of drinking water and reuse-related treatment facilities, supporting clients facing growth, regulatory change, asset rehabilitation, and resilience needs. 

• Support operational troubleshooting activities as needed, translating operational constraints into design improvements and practical implementation steps. 

• Apply strong understanding of drinking water treatment processes and technologies, including conventional and advanced treatment approaches, and support selection of fit-for-purpose solutions. 

• Contribute to projects involving reuse and alternative water supply applications where relevant to water supply reliability and treatment performance (focus on technical evaluation and implementation). 

• Support project approaches that address emerging contaminant and water quality challenges through sound engineering and technology evaluation. 

• Provide technical leadership and integration for groundwater supply elements of water supply programs (e.g., conceptualization and evaluation of groundwater sources, wellfield-related planning inputs, and hydrogeologic considerations that influence treatment selection and performance). 

• Collaborate with hydrogeologists and discipline specialists to ensure hydrogeologic assumptions and constraints are appropriately reflected in planning, treatment alternatives, and design criteria. 

• Perform and/or lead engineering review of technical reports, calculations, design packages, and permitting-related technical documentation to support compliance with applicable City/State/Federal requirements and accepted engineering practice. 

• Identify and address technical risks and quality issues; promote continuous improvement in technical execution and QA/QC practices. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, hydrogeology, civil/site, electrical/I&C, etc.) to deliver integrated, practical solutions. 

• Mentor and develop technical staff, strengthening treatment- and hydrogeology-adjacent capabilities through coaching, review, and technical guidance. 

• Provide technical input for proposals and interviews as needed (e.g., methodology, technical approach, and review), with emphasis on technical accuracy and client value rather than sales leadership. 

• Commit to and lead by example within 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 (Florida required or ability to obtain Florida licensure). 

• 10+ years progressive experience in water engineering with a clear technical focus on water supply planning and drinking water treatment / process engineering (including evaluation and design). 

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in treatment process selection, design criteria development, and technical documentation (reports, calculations, design narratives, and specifications). 

• Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply considerations and master planning concepts as they relate to treatment alternatives, water quality, and long-term reliability. 

• Experience collaborating with hydrogeology/groundwater specialists and incorporating groundwater supply considerations into water supply planning and treatment decision-making. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to project teams, clients, and stakeholders. 

• Ability to work independently and in team environments; ability to delegate and oversee tasks to support staff while maintaining accountability for technical quality. 

• Ability to perform field work/site visits as needed; valid driver’s license and ability to meet project travel requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (or related). 

• Experience with advanced treatment applications relevant to water supply reliability (e.g., membrane-based processes) and/or reuse-related treatment project experience. 

• Experience supporting commissioning, performance testing, or operational optimization/troubleshooting of water treatment systems. 

• Current NCEES record. 

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