Senior Water Resources Engineer

LVI Associates; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Columbia, SC, is seeking a senior Water Resources Engineer to lead complex hydraulic and hydrologic studies across flood risk, watershed management, and climate resiliency projects. You will mentor junior staff, review deliverables, and collaborate with client teams to advance regional infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires a PE license, a civil/environmental engineering degree, and 10+ years of relevant experience in water resources, with proficiency in HEC-RAS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Coastal, or related Engineering discipline.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience with stormwater management, flood modeling, watershed analysis, or water systems planning.
• Proficiency with industry-standard modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, or ICPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, engineering calculations, and data analysis across water resources projects.
• Support design and evaluation for drainage networks, stormwater infrastructure, dams, flood control systems, and watershed plans.
• Contribute to studies involving floodplain mapping, climate adaptation, water quality, and integrated resource planning.
• Deliver technical reports, design docs, and modeling outputs to support project objectives.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to junior engineers and analysts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on planning, permitting, and infrastructure design projects.
• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes, and technical approaches in response to client opportunities.
• Engage with clients through meetings, presentations, and ongoing project communication.
• Support thought leadership through technical knowledge sharing and internal best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Coastal Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

ICPR

Job description

Join a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in the Southeast with a strong reputation across water resources, hydraulic modeling, watershed management, and climate resiliency. The team delivers complex, high-impact projects spanning water supply planning, flood risk management, stormwater systems, and environmental infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of technical projects while working alongside experienced project and technical leaders. The position is based in a regional office environment, supporting both local and broader regional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, engineering calculations, and data analysis across a range of water resources projects
• Support design and evaluation efforts for systems such as drainage networks, stormwater infrastructure, dams, flood control systems, and watershed plans
• Contribute to technical studies involving floodplain mapping, climate adaptation, water quality, and integrated resource planning
• Deliver technical reports, design documentation, and modeling outputs to support project objectives
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to junior engineers and analysts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on planning, permitting, and infrastructure design projects
• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes, and technical approaches in response to client opportunities
• Engage with clients through meetings, presentations, and ongoing project communication
• Support thought leadership initiatives through technical knowledge sharing, tool development, and internal best practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Coastal, or related Engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in water resources, hydrology/hydraulics, or related infrastructure projects
• Strong technical background in areas such as stormwater management, flood modeling, watershed analysis, or water systems planning
• Experience with industry-standard modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, or equivalent) preferred
• Proven ability to manage technical deliverables and guide junior staff
• Exposure to client interaction and proposal support is advantageous
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

• Role may involve periodic travel depending on project needs
• Opportunity to work on technically complex and regionally significant infrastructure and environmental projects
• Clear pathway for continued technical leadership and career progression within a collaborative team environment

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in water resources, H&H, or environmental engineering
• Strong experience with modelling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, or similar)
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Background in floodplain mapping, watershed management, or stormwater systems
• Experience working with public-sector clients (municipal/state/federal)
• Strong technical review, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• PE license required; CFM or PMP beneficial