Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer

Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer (PE)

Location: Sarasota, FL

Compensation: $140,000 - $210,000 (Depending on experience)

Company Overview

Our client is a fast-growing, privately held civil and environmental engineering firm based in Southwest Florida, recognized for delivering innovative “OneWater” solutions for public and private sector clients. Led by a highly respected industry leader, the firm specializes in water, wastewater, stormwater, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions across Sarasota County, Manatee County, Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa, and surrounding regions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Civil / Environmental Project Manager (PE) to serve as Engineer of Record, Project Manager, and Client Lead on a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects throughout Southwest and West-Central Florida.

This is a senior-level role designed for a well-rounded Florida PE , who has experience across planning, feasibility, design, permitting, and construction support . The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary project teams, interface directly with municipal and utility clients.

Key Responsabilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) and Project Manager on water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Lead projects from planning, feasibility studies, and pilot studies through design, permitting, and construction support .
• Manage and coordinate internal project teams, including project engineers, CAD designers, and technical staff.
• Oversee engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and permit applications.
• Provide quality control and technical direction for AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling , without serving as a day‑to‑day production CAD resource.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Interface directly with municipal and utility clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and vendors.
• Participate in and eventually lead client management , including proposal development, scope definition, and fee negotiation.
• Support business development efforts by identifying client needs and helping convert opportunities into awarded work.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support field activities including site visits, pilot testing, construction observation, and stakeholder outreach as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida
• 8–15 years years of civil/environmental engineering experience
• U.S. work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Green Card; no sponsorship).
• Broad technical background across water, wastewater, and stormwater systems (planning + design), not solely niche modeling or master planning.
• Experience relevant to Florida or similar regulatory/climate environments
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools , sufficient to direct and review technical work.
• Strong client management and project management capability (ability to own clients, write proposals/scopes/fees, and represent the firm independently).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Prior experience working with Florida municipalities, counties, or utilities .
• Experience in asset management, CMOM programs, or “smart utility” initiatives.
• Base Salary: $140,000 – $210,000 USD (depending on experience)
• Bonus Opportunities: Performance-based spot bonuses, year-end bonuses, and recognition awards.
• Health Insurance: High-quality medical, dental, and vision plans (employee coverage fully paid).
• Retirement: Employer‑matched SIMPLE IRA (with expanded retirement benefits being rolled out).
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (financial advisory, legal support), professional development, training, and one‑on‑one mentorship.
• Location: Southwest Florida/Tampa Bay region with offices in Sarasota (main), Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa.

Why Join

• Work directly with firm leadership and be recognized daily for your contributions , not lost in bureaucracy.
• Lead impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across some of Florida’s fastest‑growing communities.
• Receive direct mentorship from senior engineers with decades of technical and business experience.
• Build long‑term client relationships and grow into a Principal‑level leadership role .
• Be part of a collaborative, high‑performance culture that values technical excellence, accountability, and work‑life balance.

We look forward to reviewing your application. If you meet the PE and client‑ownership requirements and want a leadership track role, we encourage you to apply.