Senior Drainage Engineer - Stormwater & Hydrology Lead

NCS ENGINEERS; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Performance bonus program

Job summary

NCS is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to design, analyze, and document stormwater management systems for residential, commercial, and municipal development projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage and develop engineering staff while coordinating effectively with project managers, CAD teams, clients, and regulatory agencies Job Location: Willis, Texas.

This full-time, in-office position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/water resources engineering or related discipline.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• 6–12+ years of experience in drainage and stormwater design for land development, site, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review drainage calculations, hydrology studies, stormwater management reports, and drainage design plans.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH-2D, and other applicable modeling software.
• Develop/seal drainage reports, FEMA LOMR/MT-2 submittals, and drainage design plans.
• Perform watershed-scale flood risk analysis, inundation mapping, and stormwater conveyance/detention design.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers/EITs, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and providing technical guidance and quality control.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to integrate drainage systems with grading, roadway, and utility designs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Hydrologic modelling

Hydraulic modelling

Communication

Staff mentoring

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

HydroCAD

SWMM

GIS

Job description

NCS is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to design, analyze, and document stormwater management systems for residential, commercial, and municipal development projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage and develop engineering staff while coordinating effectively with project managers, CAD teams, clients, and regulatory agencies Job Location: Willis, Texas.

This full-time, in-office position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.