Freese and Nichols Inc

Stormwater Project Engineer

Freese and Nichols Inc$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Texas Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain within six months
  • 6+ years of engineering experience
  • Strong expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Proficient in stormwater infrastructure and drainage analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage studies
  • Analyze solutions for stormwater systems and pump stations
  • Support regional flood planning and drainage master planning
  • Prepare and review FEMA floodplain studies
  • Lead technical reports and engineering deliverables
  • Guide multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Build strong client relationships through clear communication

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team culture
  • Mentorship and leadership development
  • Strong client interaction and project ownership
Full Job Description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Stormwater Project Engineer in Houston, Texas to provide technical leadership on stormwater and water resources projects ranging from drainage studies and floodplain analyses to regional flood planning and infrastructure design. As Stormwater Engineer, you will apply your hydrologic and hydraulic modeling expertise while leading technical work, supporting project management and helping develop other engineers.

What You’ll Do

  • 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain studies, Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) and Letters of Map Revision (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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a comparable engineering or applied science field
  • Texas Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain Texas registration within six months
  • 6+ years of related engineering experience
  • Strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater infrastructure and drainage analysis

Preferred

  • Experience with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS, including steady flow, unsteady flow and 2D modeling
  • Experience with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM or XP-SWMM
  • Experience preparing drainage studies, floodplain analyses and stormwater planning projects
  • Experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior staff and supporting project management

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