Senior Water Resources Engineer (Hydraulics & Stormwater)

LVI Associates; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Employee-owned firm culture

Job summary

LVI Associates, in the United States, seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and design of hydraulic, stormwater, drainage, and flood management projects for municipal to private clients. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on project execution and client engagement.

The position offers hybrid work options and requires PE licensure, 7+ years of experience, and strong modelling, design, and report-writing skills. Travel ~10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or water resources engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• 7+ years of water resources experience.
• Experience leading technical tasks and coordinating project delivery.
• Travel occasionally for project and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic design for complex water resources projects.
• Develop drainage, flood mitigation, watershed and stormwater designs.
• Prepare, review, seal designs per regulations.
• Conduct hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for planning and permitting.
• Perform site visits and technical assessments to verify conditions.
• Prepare drainage studies, floodplain analyses and memos.
• Support construction administration and field reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for innovative solutions.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.
• Attend conferences and mentor junior engineers.
• Review work products for quality and compliance.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

CADD platforms

Technical writing

Permitting knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ICPR

HY-8

Hydraulic Toolbox

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid options available

About the Opportunity

An established employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead the planning, analysis, and design of complex hydraulic, stormwater, drainage, and flood management projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects for municipal, state, federal, and private-sector clients while contributing technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, and supporting project delivery across the Southeast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take a technical leadership role while remaining hands-on with project execution and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic design efforts for complex water resources and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering solutions for drainage systems, flood mitigation, watershed management, stream restoration, and stormwater management initiatives.
• Prepare, review, approve, and seal engineering designs in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support planning, permitting, and design activities.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and technical assessments to verify existing conditions and support engineering recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, design memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Support construction administration activities, including field reviews and design interpretation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client presentations.
• Attend industry conferences, workshops, and professional events.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Review technical work products to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of water resources engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and CADD platforms.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
• Strong project coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant water resources engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical tasks and coordinating project delivery.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project and client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and drainage system design.
• Familiarity with state and local drainage design standards, permitting requirements, and MS4 regulations.
• Experience delivering municipal stormwater and water resources infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to develop construction plans, specifications, and bid packages for public-sector clients.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of engineering reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.
• Ability and willingness to review, sign, and seal engineering documents as required.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery from planning through construction.

Preferred Software Experience:

• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• ICPR
• HY-8
• Hydraulic Toolbox
• ArcGIS

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on technically challenging and impactful water resources projects.
• Opportunity to influence project delivery and mentor developing engineers.
• Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear opportunities for technical and career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of public and private-sector clients.

Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% or less.

This position is ideal for an experienced Water Resources Engineer looking to step into a technical leadership role while continuing to develop expertise in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater, and flood risk management.