Technical Manager, Hydraulics & Hydrology Lead

WGA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Texas is seeking a Technical Manager Hydraulics & Hydrology to lead project teams delivering stormwater management, floodplain analysis, drainage design, and hydraulic modeling from concept through construction.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical execution, support business development, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across multiple Texas projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire preferred.
• 8+ years in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction support for water resources projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget; ensure regulatory compliance and quality.
• Serve as primary client contact and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Prepare reports, design documents, and permitting submittals.

Skills

Project leadership

Hydraulics & hydrology

Stormwater management

Floodplain analysis

Hydraulic modeling

Client engagement

Business development

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS (1D/2D)

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

Civil 3D

FLO-2D

GIS

StormCAD

Job description

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Texas is seeking a Technical Manager Hydraulics & Hydrology to lead project teams delivering stormwater management, floodplain analysis, drainage design, and hydraulic modeling from concept through construction.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical execution, support business development, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across multiple Texas projects.