Senior Water Resources Engineer

LVI Associates; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Benefits package

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Austin, TX to lead diverse water resources projects across Central Texas, including watershed studies and floodplain analyses. The role emphasizes mentorship, project leadership, and business development in a client-focused consultancy.

Ideal candidates are licensed PEs in Texas or eligible via reciprocity with 7+ years of experience, proficient in HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and GIS, and strong communicators ready to collaborate with municipal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 7+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong experience with floodplain management, drainage design, stormwater systems, and watershed studies.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GIS, and related modeling software.
• Experience managing engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects throughout Texas.
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage, stormwater, watershed, and floodplain projects.
• Develop and review HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and other hydraulic and hydrologic models.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and EITs.
• Support proposal development and client relationship management efforts.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of technical work products.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

GIS

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their growing team in Austin, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water resources projects across Central Texas, including watershed studies, flood risk assessments, drainage infrastructure improvements, stormwater management, and floodplain analysis.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering innovative solutions for municipal, transportation, and private-sector clients. This role offers a clear path for career progression while providing opportunities to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects throughout Texas.
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage, stormwater, watershed, and floodplain projects.
• Develop and review HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and other hydraulic and hydrologic models.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and EITs.
• Support proposal development and client relationship management efforts.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of technical work products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 7+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong experience with floodplain management, drainage design, stormwater systems, and watershed studies.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GIS, and related modeling software.
• Experience managing engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• FEMA CLOMR/LOMR studies.
• 2D hydraulic modeling.
• Watershed master planning.
• TxDOT drainage and hydraulic studies.
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
• Municipal and county infrastructure projects throughout Texas.
• Client-facing project management and business development experience.

What We're Looking For

• A technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex water resources challenges.
• Someone who can work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and clients.
• A professional interested in growing their leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior staff.
• An individual who thrives in a client-focused consulting environment.

Why Join?

• Diverse and impactful water resources projects across Texas.
• Strong project backlog and long-term growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced technical leaders.
• Clear path toward project management and leadership responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, 401(k), and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and strong commitment to professional development.

If you're looking to take the next step in your water resources career while working on meaningful infrastructure and flood mitigation projects, we'd love to hear from you.