Stormwater Project Engineer - Hybrid (Remote Up to 40%)

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 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