Water Wastewater Hydraulic Lead Project Engineer

We are committed to developing top talent into industry leaders. If you have the ambition to be among the best—and the work ethic to match—we will provide the platform, mentorship, and opportunities to get you there.

• Develop, calibrate, and apply steady-state, extended period, and transient hydraulic models, as well as water quality models
• Use advanced modeling to evaluate system performance, optimize infrastructure, and support long-term planning
• Lead and contribute to master planning efforts and system evaluations
• Apply data-driven approaches and explore emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI, advanced analytics) to improve modeling workflows and decision-making
• Help define and implement next-generation modeling practices that go beyond current industry standards

• Serve as a technical leader in hydraulic modeling and system analysis
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative, practical solutions for clients
• Contribute to thought leadership, including conference presentations, technical papers, and internal knowledge development
• Support business development efforts through technical strategy, scope development, and client engagement
• Mentor junior staff and help build a high-performing, forward-thinking modeling team

• A self-motivated, growth-oriented engineer with a passion for becoming a recognized expert in hydraulic modeling
• A trailblazer mindset—someone who enjoys questioning assumptions, exploring new ideas, and pushing beyond standard practices
• Strong interest in innovation, technology integration, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative thinker who thrives in team-based problem solving and brainstorming environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly

• 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater system hydraulic modeling and planning
• Demonstrated experience with tools such as InfoWater, InfoSWMM, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, Surge, Excel, and ArcGIS

• Engineer in Training (EIT) required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 1 year

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• Master’s degree preferred

• Direct mentorship from recognized industry experts
• Opportunity to help shape the future of hydraulic modeling practices
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Clear path toward technical leadership and professional growth

• Tampa, FL
• Maitland, FL

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. 

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.