Project Engineer - Drainage

LJA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Project Engineer to join their Central Texas Land Development Team. In this role, you will conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support land development projects, including drainage impact analyses and flood studies. You will be responsible for technical analysis, client communication, and team leadership while mentoring junior staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant engineering projects while fostering strong professional relationships. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and detention design.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis for large watershed engineering projects.
• Produce compliant hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports.

Skills

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Planning

GIS Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

InfoWorks ICM

XP-SWMM

ICPR4

Job description

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals who take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that drives our bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: LJA Central Texas Land Development Team has an opening for a Project Engineer. In this role, you will be involved in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses supporting Land Development projects. Specific tasks include drainage impact analyses for master planned developments, flood studies, FEMA CLOMRs and LOMRs, conveyance analyses, and dam breach analyses. The position involves technical analysis and design, client communication, team leadership, mentoring, budgeting, and planning. The selected candidate will work from our San Antonio Office.

General Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical analysis of large watershed engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with complex drainage features.
2. Produce hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports compliant with municipal and federal requirements.
3. Utilize standard and advanced modeling techniques, theories, and practices in hydrology and hydraulics.
4. Communicate effectively with clients (internal and external).
5. Assist in developing construction cost estimates, design plans, and specifications.

Required Education/Licenses:

1. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
2. Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.

Required Experience:

1. At least 4 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, detention design, FEMA LOMRs, and Floodplain Fill Mitigation Plans.
2. Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, or ICPR4.
3. Knowledge of GIS is a plus.
4. Ability to build strong professional relationships.

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