Senior Water Resources Engineer – Flood & Drainage Leader

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

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,