Senior Water Resources Engineer

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead stormwater and water quality design projects for their Central Texas Stormwater Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling alongside excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities include overseeing stormwater infrastructure design, conducting modeling, and managing client communications. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Competitive benefits and a flexible work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in stormwater management or water resources design.
• Strong understanding of stormwater infrastructure design principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving stormwater management and flood mitigation.
• Oversee design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using specific software.

Skills

Stormwater management

Flood mitigation

Project management

Client coordination

Hydraulic modeling

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

EPA SWMM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a highly motivated Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead stormwater and water quality design projects for our Central Texas Stormwater Group. The ideal candidate will combine technical depth in hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) modeling, flood mitigation and stormwater control measure (SCM) design, with strong project management and client coordination skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving stormwater management, flood mitigation, and water quality improvement for municipal and regional clients.
• Oversee design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure including detention/retention basins, open channels, storm drain networks, and SCMs.
• Perform and direct hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling using software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), StormCAD, and EPA SWMM.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and construction documents, ensuring quality control and compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Support permitting efforts and coordinate with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, analysts, and technicians.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in stormwater management / water resources design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to expand licensure to include Texas within 6 months).
• Experience in H&H modeling tools (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, EPA SWMM), GIS, and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of stormwater infrastructure design principles and construction documents preparation.
• Experience with technical specifications, opinion of probable construction costs, and permitting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Preferred CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices.
• Experience in Central Texas and familiarity with local criteria.
• Experience with SCM design and nature-based solutions a plus.
• Experience with business development activities, including fostering client relationships and development of proposals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Collaborative, supportive culture that values technical innovation and mentorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.