Drainage Civil Engineer

Andersen James Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral benefits

Job summary

Andersen James Group in Houston is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to support drainage, flood control, and public infrastructure projects in the Houston area.

You will focus on hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies, drainage design, and project delivery while working with clients and supporting junior team members.

Qualifications

• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 4–10+ years in water resources, drainage, H&H, or flood control.
• 1D/2D modeling experience is a plus; master's degree is a plus.
• Familiarity with TxDOT, Harris County Flood Control District, or City of Houston projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage, flood control, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drainage plans, and project deliverables.
• Assist with project scopes, proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Manage multiple assignments and support junior engineers as needed.

Skills

PE license

4-10+ years experience

Hydrology & Hydraulics

Public infrastructure

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

PS&E development

Job description

A well-known civil engineering consulting firm is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to support drainage, flood control, and public infrastructure projects in the Houston area.

This role will focus on hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) studies, drainage design, and project delivery while working with clients and supporting junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage, flood control, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drainage plans, and project deliverables.
• Assist with project scopes, proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Manage multiple assignments and support junior engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4-10+ years of experience in water resources, drainage, H&H, or flood control.
• Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and related modeling tools.
• Experience with drainage PS&E development.
• Familiarity with TxDOT, Harris County Flood Control District, or City of Houston projects preferred.
• Experience with 1D/2D modeling and a master's degree are a plus.
• Competitive compensation and work-life balance.
• Challenging projects and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Additional insurance and employee referral benefits.