Water Modeling & Planning Squad Leader

Garver Engineering; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional memberships supported

Licenses and continuing education

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver seeks a Water Infrastructure - Modeling, Analytics and Planning (WI-MAP) Squad Leader for Texas. The role leads a team delivering water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse modeling and planning across Texas, including project oversight, technical guidance, and staffing coordination.

Based in Fort Worth or other Texas metro areas, the position emphasizes leadership, client-focused delivery, and cross-department collaboration to move planning work toward design and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure planning, including master planning or hydraulic modeling.
• At least 2 years mentoring and/or supervising engineering or technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of engineers and project managers.
• Provide technical guidance and review for modeling, planning, data analysis and infrastructure evaluation projects.
• Monitor workload and assign project responsibilities to ensure appropriate staff utilization.
• Support the development of scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans for planning-phase projects.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater master plans and hydraulic models.
• Coordinate across departments to support seamless transitions from planning to design phases.
• Contribute to the preparation and quality control of proposals and planning deliverables.
• Review project metrics and provide updates to leadership on a routine basis.
• Identify resource needs, support recruitment or onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Water infrastructure modeling

Project leadership

Staff mentoring

Client communication

Multi-project management

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental degree

PE license

Tools

InfoWater Pro

InfoWorks ICM

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

Water Modeling & Planning Squad Leader – Fort Worth, Texas

Garver is seeking a Texas Squad Leader for its Water Infrastructure - Modeling, Analytics and Planning (WI-MAP) Team. The Squad Leader supervises a team of engineers and project managers engaged in the delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater and reuse modeling and planning projects across Texas. Provides daily oversight, technical guidance, and leadership to staff executing projects involving hydraulic modeling, master planning, data analysis and infrastructure evaluations. Supports staff development and project excellence by coordinating resources, reviewing technical work, and ensuring alignment with project goals, quality standards, and client priorities. Reports directly to the WI-MAP Practice Area Leader, and functions as part of the WI-MAP Leadership Team.

This Texas Squad Leader can be located in the Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or Houston metro areas.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and support a team of engineers and project managers.
• Provide technical guidance and review for modeling, planning, data analysis and infrastructure evaluation projects.
• Monitor workload and assign project responsibilities to ensure appropriate staff utilization.
• Support the development of scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans for planning-phase projects.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater master plans, hydraulic models, and design support studies.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, mentoring, and technical training opportunities for team members.
• Coordinate across departments to support seamless transitions from planning to design phases.
• Contribute to the preparation and quality control of proposals and planning deliverables.
• Review project metrics (budget, schedule, performance) and provide updates to leadership on a routine basis.
• Participate in internal quality assurance reviews and support the implementation of best practices.
• Identify resource needs, support recruitment or onboarding of new team members and support overall team development.

Education, Experience, and License Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or a related field of study from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure planning, including at least 2 years in master planning or hydraulic modeling.
• At least 2 years of experience mentoring and/or supervising engineering or technical staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater system planning and modeling.
• Familiarity with a range of hydraulic modeling software, including Autodesk InfoWater Pro and InfoWorks ICM, Bentley WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS, and others.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure design and capital improvement planning principles.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects and deadlines with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Ability to interpret, review, and contribute to scopes of work, proposals, and technical reports.
• Skilled in performance management, feedback, and mentoring of staff.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and commitment to client satisfaction.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

Garver offers employee programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program that supports work‑life balance. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is ranked in the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list and employs more than 1,400 employees.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.