Stormwater/H&H Team Lead

LVI Associates; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Stormwater / Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Team Lead in Charleston, SC to oversee and grow an established Water Resources team. The role blends technical leadership, mentoring, client engagement, and business development to shape project delivery and regional growth.

You will guide engineers and staff, manage budgets and schedules, and strengthen municipal and agency relationships while expanding the Carolinas practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license in SC or ability to obtain.
• 12+ years in Stormwater, Water Resources, Drainage, or H&H Engineering.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an established Stormwater and H&H team.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across projects.
• Manage project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients; maintain relationships with municipalities and agencies.
• Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and staff.
• Support strategic growth, including recruiting and team development.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities through client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, environmental, transportation, and water infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Help shape future direction and expansion of Water Resources practice across the Carolinas.

Skills

Leadership

Stormwater

H&H Modeling

PE License

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

SC PE License or ability to obtain

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

ICPR

Civil 3D

Job description

A growing engineering consulting firm with a strong presence throughout the Southeast is seeking a Stormwater / Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Team Lead to oversee and expand an established Water Resources team in Charleston, SC.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced stormwater professional to step into a highly visible leadership role within an organization that is actively investing in the growth of its Water Resources practice across the Carolinas. The successful candidate will inherit an established team, a strong project backlog, and the platform to drive future growth while influencing the long-term direction of the practice.

The role offers the ideal blend of technical leadership, team management, client engagement, and business development. You'll work closely with senior leadership to guide project delivery, mentor staff, support strategic hiring, and strengthen relationships with municipal and public-sector clients throughout the region.

Responsibilities

A growing engineering consulting firm with a strong presence throughout the Southeast is seeking a Stormwater / Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Team Lead to oversee and expand an established Water Resources team in Charleston, SC.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced stormwater professional to step into a highly visible leadership role within an organization that is actively investing in the growth of its Water Resources practice across the Carolinas. The successful candidate will inherit an established team, a strong project backlog, and the platform to drive future growth while influencing the long-term direction of the practice.

The role offers the ideal blend of technical leadership, team management, client engagement, and business development. You'll work closely with senior leadership to guide project delivery, mentor staff, support strategic hiring, and strengthen relationships with municipal and public-sector clients throughout the region.

• Lead and manage an established Stormwater and H&H team.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across a diverse portfolio of stormwater and drainage projects.
• Manage project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and maintain strong relationships with municipalities and agencies.
• Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including recruiting and team development.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities through existing and developing client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, environmental, transportation, and water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Help shape the future direction and expansion of the Water Resources practice throughout the Carolinas.
  

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Lead a well-established team with immediate impact and visibility.
• Significant influence over team growth, hiring, and strategic direction.
• Strong pipeline of active and upcoming projects.
• Clear progression path into senior leadership and executive-level positions.
• Privately-owned organization with a collaborative, employee-focused culture.
• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• Leadership team that values innovation, autonomy, and professional development.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued expansion of the firm's Water Resources presence across the Southeast.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, or ability to obtain.
• 12+ years of experience in Stormwater, Water Resources, Drainage, or Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, projects, or technical disciplines.
• Strong technical background in stormwater management, drainage design, watershed studies, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic modelling.
• Experience with industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, ICPR, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Demonstrated success managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Existing relationships with municipalities, counties, DOTs, developers, or regulatory agencies are highly desirable.
• Strong business development capabilities with the ability to identify opportunities and support growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for developing people, building teams, and contributing to a collaborative company culture.