Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics

Garver Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver Engineering in Houston, TX seeks a Project Manager for Hydrology and Hydraulics to lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for municipal and DOT projects. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, manage subconsultants, schedule tasks, oversee plan production, and prepare cost estimates while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, ABET-accredited civil engineering education, 7+ years of consulting/design experience, and 2+ years in project

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program with emphasis in water resources engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years in consulting/design.
• 2+ years in engineering project management.
• Advanced hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design knowledge.
• Proficiency with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS; 2D modeling preferred.
• Experience with GIS applying to H&H modeling and design.
• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, GEOPAK, OpenRoads or similar tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior consulting experience focusing on hydrology and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for municipal and DOT clients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design engineers and manage subconsultant coordination.
• Schedule projects and tasks and oversee plan production.
• Prepare cost estimates and maintain ongoing client interaction.
• Lead project teams and contribute to business development and marketing efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality of technical deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Project management

Client interaction

Education

PE License

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GIS

MicroStation

InRoads

GEOPAK/OpenRoads

Job description

Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics

Location: Houston, Texas

Garver seeks a Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics to join our growing Transportation Team. The role requires collaboration with clients and design engineers on engineering projects for federal and state agencies, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include working with an established team to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for municipal and DOT clients across Garver's footprint. The Project Manager will collaborate with multi‑disciplinary design engineers, manage marketing and subconsultant coordination, schedule projects and tasks, oversee plan production, prepare cost estimates, and maintain client interaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program with emphasis in water resources engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant consulting and design experience
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design
• Advanced experience with HEC software such as HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS
• Experience with two‑dimensional hydraulic modeling preferred
• Experience with GIS software and application to H&H modeling, analysis, and design
• Experience with Microstation, InRoads, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, and/or other design software a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on hydrology and hydraulics projects

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.