Software Design Engineer Jobs in Florida

This Opportunity

Provides support to technical staff and project managers for stormwater and utility design projects. Tasks may include assisting with the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to drainage and roadway improvements, utility upgrades, water supply, stormwater facilities, floodplain modeling/mapping, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Assist in the design and development of stormwater management systems and utility infrastructure.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using modeling software (e.g., SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS).
• Prepare technical reports, plans, and specifications for stormwater and utility projects.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality and utility regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental scientists, and government agencies.
• Support field work, including site inspections and monitoring during construction.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Support grant applications and funding proposals.
• Develop and implement best management practices (BMPs) for stormwater control.
• Perform site assessments and inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
• Experience with stormwater modeling software and CAD/GIS tools.
• Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Field experience in construction oversight and inspections is a plus.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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.

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. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.