Stormwater Project Engineer - Hybrid/Remote Hydrology Leader

Freese-and-Nichol; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Annual bonus

Overtime pay

Company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols in Houston, TX seeks a Stormwater Project Engineer to provide technical leadership on stormwater and water resources projects, applying hydrologic and hydraulic modeling while guiding technical work and mentoring junior staff.

You will support drainage master planning, regional flood planning, and FEMA floodplain studies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for successful project delivery.

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 for stormwater.
• Experience with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, InfoWorks ICM or XP-SWMM.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater projects.
• Analyze drainage systems and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Support regional flood planning and reviews of proposed developments.
• Prepare FEMA floodplain studies, CLOMRs, and LOMRs.
• Lead technical reports and deliverables with quality control.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communication.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

InfoWorks ICM

XP-SWMM

Job description

Freese and Nichols in Houston, TX seeks a Stormwater Project Engineer to provide technical leadership on stormwater and water resources projects, applying hydrologic and hydraulic modeling while guiding technical work and mentoring junior staff.

You will support drainage master planning, regional flood planning, and FEMA floodplain studies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for successful project delivery.