H&H Design Lead

Consultant at LVI Associates | Texas Water Resources

Base pay: $/yr - $/yr.

We are looking for a senior hydrology and hydraulics professional to help lead and grow our water resources capabilities in Texas. This position can be based in San Antonio, Austin, or the Dallas/Fort Worth area and will serve as a technical and strategic resource for both clients and internal teams.

• Act as the primary technical lead for hydrology and hydraulics design efforts.
• Oversee project execution, schedules, and staff assignments across multiple active projects.
• Develop drainage, floodplain, and stormwater solutions for a wide range of land development projects.
• Perform modeling and analysis using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPStorm, and comparable platforms.
• Prepare floodplain documentation and manage CLOMR and LOMR submittals with FEMA and local jurisdictions.
• Design stormwater management systems and plans for sites with challenging drainage conditions.
• Apply knowledge of BMPs, MS4 requirements, stream and channel improvements, and low-impact development strategies.
• Coordinate with surveyors, permitting agencies, and construction teams to ensure designs are buildable and approved.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project finances, including invoices, budgets, and cash flow.
• Support proposal efforts, marketing activities, and long-term client development.

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or comparable hands‑on experience in land development.
• Strong working knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, with required experience in HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
• Experience with XPStorm is a plus.
• Exposure to TxDOT projects or standards is beneficial.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Texas Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.
• Ability to manage teams, prioritize workloads, and deliver consistent results.
• Valid Texas driver's license if travel is required.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers on high-impact projects ranging from industrial developments to mixed-use and urban infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, mentor others, and help shape the future of our water resources practice in Texas.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time