H&H Project Manager

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Career development support

Mission-driven work

Safety-centered culture

Diverse, challenging projects

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a senior Hydrology & Hydraulics engineer to join their Houston office and help expand water resources capabilities nationwide. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced modelling (HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS), client engagement, and mentorship within a growing Gulf Coast portfolio. Candidates should have PE licensure and a minimum of 10 years in water resources consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related accredited field.
• Active PE license.
• 10+ years in hydrology/hydraulics or water resources.
• Experience leading projects and guiding technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct water resources projects from planning through delivery, ensuring rigor and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and oversee developing engineers to build a strong local team.
• Execute and review advanced modelling with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS for flood risk assessments.
• Validate modelling outputs, analyses, and design packages.
• Represent technical findings to clients, communities, and regulators clearly.
• Support market growth with proposals and client relationship activities in Houston.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regulators to support permitting and design integration.
• Embed safety principles into project activities and team operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related accredited field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS (1D/2D)

GIS

SWMM

StormCAD

Job description

We are supporting a nationally recognized engineering consultancy as they continue to expand their water resources capabilities in the Houston region. To advance this growth, we are seeking a senior‑level Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) professional to join their Houston office. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a seasoned engineer with deep technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic systems, strong leadership instincts, and a passion for solving complex water‑related challenges. This position will play a central role in shaping the firm's Gulf Coast portfolio while contributing to high‑visibility projects across the country.

Core Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Directing water resources projects from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring technical rigor, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.

• Providing mentorship and oversight to developing engineers, helping build a strong, collaborative, and technically capable local team.

• Executing and reviewing advanced modelling work using HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS (1D/2D) for flood risk assessments, stormwater systems, and infrastructure‑related studies.

• Validating technical documentation, including modelling outputs, engineering analyses, design packages, and written reports.

• Representing technical findings to clients, community groups, and regulatory agencies in a clear and compelling manner.

• Supporting market growth, including proposal development, opportunity tracking, and strengthening client relationships in the Houston area.

• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory bodies to support permitting, design integration, and project execution.

• Embedding safety principles into all project activities and team operations.

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related accredited field.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in hydrology, hydraulics, or water resources engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects and guiding technical teams.

Technical Strengths

• Expert‑level proficiency with HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS (1D/2D).

• Experience with GIS, SWMM, StormCAD, or similar modelling/design tools is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of stormwater systems, floodplain management, watershed planning, and related infrastructure.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits or client meetings.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• The reach and stability of a national engineering firm paired with the momentum of a growing Houston office.

• Employee ownership, giving staff a direct stake in the firm's success.

• Career development support, including mentorship, training, and wellness initiatives.

• Mission‑driven work that contributes to community resilience, environmental protection, and public safety.

• A safety‑centered culture integrated into all operations.

• A dynamic environment with diverse, challenging projects across water resources, environmental services, and infrastructure.