Hydrology & Hydraulics Project Engineer

Wga Llc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Houston, TX seeks a Project Engineer to perform and coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage and floodplain projects, supporting design and delivery. The role involves applying engineering principles, coordinating with managers, clients, and agencies, and delivering technical solutions.

The candidate will develop models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, and related tools, prepare reports, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring.
• CFM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage, land/site development, roadway, channel, stormwater, and floodplain projects.
• Develop, calibrate, and review hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, and other applicable software.
• Develop drainage impact analyses, floodplain studies, detention analysis, watershed analysis and technical reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical staff, clients, municipalities, permitting authorities, and regulatory agencies to support approvals and successful delivery.
• Support preparation and coordination of regulatory submittals, including FEMA CLOMR/LOMR, drainage studies, and floodplain permitting.
• Review plans, calculations, models, and technical deliverables for compliance with project requirements and applicable criteria.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical findings and recommendations to clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Support project scope, schedule, and budget management and identify potential technical and project delivery issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers in the team.
• Represent WGA professionally with clients, agencies, partners, and at industry events.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Coordination

Technical writing

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Texas (or able to obtain within 6 months)

CFM certification (preferred)

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

XP-SWMM

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Houston, TX seeks a Project Engineer to perform and coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage and floodplain projects, supporting design and delivery. The role involves applying engineering principles, coordinating with managers, clients, and agencies, and delivering technical solutions.

The candidate will develop models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, and related tools, prepare reports, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring schedules