Water Modeling & Planning Squad Leader

Garver; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A Texas engineering firm is seeking a Squad Leader for its Water Infrastructure Team in Houston. The role involves supervising engineers and project managers, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the successful delivery of water and wastewater modeling projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a PE license, and a minimum of 8 years experience in infrastructure planning. The firm values leadership development and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure planning.
• At least 2 years in master planning or hydraulic modeling.
• 2 years of experience mentoring or supervising engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of engineers and project managers.
• Provide technical guidance and review for modeling and planning projects.
• Monitor workload and assign project responsibilities.

Skills

Water distribution planning

Wastewater collection planning

Stormwater system modeling

Hydraulic modeling software

Team leadership

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Autodesk InfoWater Pro

InfoWorks ICM

Bentley WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

Water Modeling & Planning Squad Leader

Houston, 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

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

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.