Water Resource Area Discipline Lead

RS&H, Inc. Water Resource Area Discipline Lead Location: US-FL-Tampa Job ID: 2026-7949 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: General Management Tampa Overview Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork. Responsibilities From managed toll lanes and long‑range corridor plans to complex segmental bridges, our teams provide the highest quality infrastructure and facility solutions. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation. Qualifications We are currently seeking a Water Resources Leader to join the RS&H Infrastructure team in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of Water Resources engineers that support the successful delivery of high‑profile transportation and infrastructure projects in Southwest Florida. Essential Functions: Provides leadership and oversight to a team of professionals with a shared focus on ensuring client satisfaction and quality outcomes. Leads the development of a water resources discipline team by recruiting new talent and capabilities to the firm. Creates an engaging and empowering work environment for the team, including communicating clear expectations and providing effective performance feedback through regular meetings, recognition, rewards, coaching, and mentoring. Oversees and leads the delivery of multiple, high‑profile projects that are critical to expanding client relationships and growing our portfolio. Provides subject matter expertise throughout the project. Drives operation excellence, including profitability, operational efficiency, resource management, and quality deliverables. Leads client relationship development activities while working closely with client managers and business development teams to drive top line sales growth. Leads the development and execution of win strategies for high‑profile core business and critical pursuits while working in collaboration with the business development and marketing team. Minimum Qualifications: Active, good‑standing Professional Engineering license in the state of Florida. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering at an ABET‑accredited university. Minimum of 10 years of progressive water resources engineering design experience. Experience leading and designing stormwater management for transportation‑related infrastructure. Proven experience in providing technical guidance to staff, including reviewing others' work for technical accuracy. Proven experience in managing and mentoring engineering staff. Proven experience in business development, including client relationship development, proposal writing, and presentations. Proven track record of leadership, with a strong understanding of effective management practices. Must possess demonstrated project and budget management skills, and strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental engineering business principles. Must possess exceptional organizational, critical thinking, prioritization, process improvement, and oral and written communications skills. Must have the ability to effectively engage and empower teams, and interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. Possesses a professional demeanor and adheres to ethical standards. Leads by example and provides clear guidance and expectations for the team. Must be capable of marketing services to existing and new clients. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Demonstrated proficiency with Microstation Open Roads Designer. Demonstrated proficiency with drainage design software, including ICPR, HY‑8, and HEC (HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, etc.). Preferred Qualifications Proven experience working with FDOT District 1, District 7, SFWMD, SWFWMD, and local municipalities. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr RS&H, Inc.