Hydrology & Land Development Assistant PM

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Community volunteering

Professional development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA, a prominent civil engineering firm in Houston, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support drainage analyses and design for land development. You will collaborate with the H&H group to deliver optimized drainage studies and developed plans for diverse clients.

Requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years in H&H analyses, and a strong ability to communicate with internal teams. The role emphasizes growth, learning, and a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; EIT certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses experience.
• Experience with FEMA LOMC, floodplain mitigation, and Harris County area.

Responsibilities

• Manage H&H studies for Land Development projects.
• Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic models and analyses.
• Coordinate data gathering with internal clients.
• Assist in scope/budget preparation for projects.
• Support engineering teams with reports and presentations.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

FEMA LOMC

H&H modeling

Report writing

Education

BS Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EI)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

XP-Storm

2D modeling

Job description

LJA, a prominent civil engineering firm in Houston, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support drainage analyses and design for land development. You will collaborate with the H&H group to deliver optimized drainage studies and developed plans for diverse clients.

Requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years in H&H analyses, and a strong ability to communicate with internal teams. The role emphasizes growth, learning, and a collaborative, employee-owned environment.