Position Title: Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Department: Hydraulics & Hydrology
Description: H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer to join our growing Austin, TX office.
H&H is a full-service infrastructure engineering firm with more than 135 years of experience steeped in solving complex engineering challenges. Consulting firms, contractors and infrastructure owners count on us when innovative design and intricate engineering solutions are required. Our specialty lies in the ability to manage the entire life cycle of engineering services and support. We employ teams of superior engineers that bring a forward-thinking approach using the world's latest project management, design, and support innovations. As a result, your projects are brought in on time, on budget, and are engineered to the highest standards in design, durability, safety, and aesthetic value.
Responsibilities - Apply engineering principles to independently execute and coordinate design projects
- Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and bridge/culvert studies
- Track effort and manage resources
- Coordinate design elements with project partners and team members
- Provide professional mentoring to EITs and Designers
- Lead the drainage design to supporting schematic designs and PS&E in Texas
- Contribute to proposal management (SOQ's and RFPs)
- Oversee engineering phases within major/ moderate-sized projects
- Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations for stormwater management and bridge hydraulic studies
- Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating design tasks across disciplines
- Prepare and review technical documents, including plans, specifications and estimates
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines for design integration and project support
Requirements: - BS in Civil Engineering and more than five years' experience in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a concentration on TXDOT
- Licensed Texas PE; eligibility for comity through other jurisdictions also acceptable
- Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project design
- Ability to validate design computations
- Knowledge and judgment to develop construction cost estimates
- Skilled in validating design computations and developing construction cost estimates
- Effective in client meetings and internal team coordination to ensure project deadlines and quality standards
- Familiar with FHWA, USACE, and AASHTO design guidance and Soil Erosion Standards
- Experience with software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, SRH-2D, HydroCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, MicroStation (including InRoads or OpenRoads), AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software (preferred)
- Project background with hydrologic/ hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, hydraulic modeling, bridge scour, and environmental permitting
- Detail-oriented, self-starting team player adept at managing multiple projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits: We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).
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