Experienced Stormwater Engineer

Freese and Nichols; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Stormwater Engineer to join its Central Texas team. This role involves leading hydrology and hydraulics analyses, preparing technical reports, and managing diverse projects related to stormwater management. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and a Texas PE license. The company fosters a collaborative environment with a strong commitment to employee engagement and values. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, including hybrid options, and a comprehensive benefits package, while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience.

Benefits

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Flexible work environment

Alternative work schedule program

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in stormwater management required.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production for H&H analysis and technical reports.
• Manage projects, prepare schedules, and interface with clients.

Skills

Stormwater Management

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ICM

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc.(FNI) is currently searching for a highly-motivated, passionate and experienced Stormwater Engineer to join our Central Texas Stormwater Group preferably in San Antonio, Texas, but open to Austin, San Marcos, or Corpus Christi offices as well.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the production for H&H analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning and CIPs, detention/retention ponds, mitigation of drainage impacts, and regional flood planning.
• Support the management of small and large-sized projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, support tracking of project financials, prepare monthly status reports, and interface with clients.
• Candidate will work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts.
• Candidate will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills and will provide direction and mentorship to junior staff.

Qualifications

Required

• 6+ years’ experience in stormwater management
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ICM, ArcGIS Pro, and the Microsoft office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices
• Experience with the preparation of design plans, technical specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs for stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Experience with streambank stabilization, channel restoration, desilting, and natural stable channel design is a plus.
• Experience with development of FEMA flood studies, LOMRs and CLOMRs. Knowledge of FEMA RiskMap Program, Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, preliminary and post-preliminary processing, and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.