Stormwater Project Engineer

Freese and Nichols; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Freese and Nichols in Houston, TX seeks a Stormwater Project Engineer to provide technical leadership on stormwater and water resources projects, ranging from drainage studies and floodplain analyses to regional flood planning and infrastructure design. You will apply hydrologic and hydraulic modeling expertise while guiding project teams, supporting management, and mentoring junior engineers.

This role emphasizes client relationships, quality deliverables, and collaboration across disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or comparable field.
• Texas Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain within six months.
• 6+ years of related engineering experience.
• Strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater infrastructure and drainage analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage studies and impact analyses for stormwater and water resources projects.
• Analyze and develop solutions for open channels, closed conduit systems, stormwater pump stations, detention and retention ponds and drainage impact mitigation.
• Support drainage master planning, regional flood planning and reviews of proposed developments.
• Prepare and review FEMA floodplain studies, CLOMRs and LOMRs.
• Lead technical reports, analyses and other engineering deliverables while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical direction and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support project schedules, financial tracking, status reporting, invoicing and delivery for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication, technical guidance and responsive project support.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Drainage analysis

Project leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

InfoWorks ICM

XP-SWMM

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Stormwater Project Engineer in Houston, Texas to provide technical leadership on stormwater and water resources projects ranging from drainage studies and floodplain analyses to regional flood planning and infrastructure design. As Stormwater Engineer, you will apply your hydrologic and hydraulic modeling expertise while leading technical work, supporting project management and helping develop other engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage studies and impact analyses for stormwater and water resources projects
• Analyze and develop solutions for open channels, closed conduit systems, stormwater pump stations, detention and retention ponds and drainage impact mitigation
• Support drainage master planning, regional flood planning and reviews of proposed developments
• Prepare and review Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain studies, Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs)
• Lead technical reports, analyses and other engineering deliverables while maintaining quality and consistency
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical direction and mentorship to junior staff
• Support project schedules, financial tracking, status reporting, invoicing and delivery for projects of varying size and complexity
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication, technical guidance and responsive project support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a comparable engineering or applied science field
• Texas Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain Texas registration within six months
• 6+ years of related engineering experience
• Strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater infrastructure and drainage analysis

Preferred

• Experience with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS, including steady flow, unsteady flow and 2D modeling
• Experience with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM or XP-SWMM
• Experience preparing drainage studies, floodplain analyses and stormwater planning projects
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior staff and supporting project management

About Freese And Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

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.