Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics

Garver Engineering; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver seeks a Project Manager – Hydrology & Hydraulics to lead municipal and DOT hydrology projects in the Transportation Team in Overland Park, Kansas. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design, ensuring quality and schedule adherence for complex programs.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers, manage client interactions, prepare cost estimates, and oversee plan production and project tasks while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for municipal and DOT clients.
• Manage collaboration with multi-disciplinary design engineers, marketing, subconsultant coordination, project/task scheduling, plan production oversight, preparing cost estimates, and client interaction.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with internal teams to ensure project quality.
• Present technical results to clients and stakeholders and support business development.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

PE license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GIS

Microstation

InRoads

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

Job description

Project Manager – Hydrology & Hydraulics (Overland Park, Kansas)

Garver seeks a Project Manager – Hydrology and Hydraulics to join our growing Transportation Team. This role designs engineering projects for federal and state agencies, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include working with an established team to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for municipal and DOT clients. The role will also involve managing collaboration with multi-disciplinary design engineers, marketing, subconsultant coordination, project/task scheduling, plan production oversight, preparing cost estimates, and client interaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related 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. We provide the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. Through highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver promotes work‑life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.