Stormwater Leader
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Stormwater Leader to our Water team based in Houston, TX.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy
Your Role:
The Group Leader will join the Texas team as a Texas licensed professional engineer with experience in analysis, design and project management for watershed planning and flood mitigation projects.
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- Lead, perform and manage analysis and planning of drainage and flood control programs undertaken by regulatory agencies.
- Manage a team of individuals performing modeling, mapping, alternatives evaluation, design, cost estimating, and report preparations.
- Experience with H&H software to include the full suite of HEC products such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-MetVue, HEC-ResSim and HEC-GeoHMS and RAS. Others include InfoWorks ICM, and the Mike Flood suite of Mike Hydro River, Mike+, Mike21.
- Strong preference for engineers with extensive experience with FEMA, USACE, TxDOT, Regional River Authorities, counties and local agencies, processes, procedures, methods and criteria.
- Support development, management and maintenance of client relationships on projects and develop new business with existing and new clients.
- Experience in making public presentations to small and large groups as well as experience in technical marketing activities.
- Work with leadership to identify appropriate staffing for water infrastructure projects and to balance monthly labor forecasts.
- Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects.
- Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other disciplines.
- Achieve financial targets in relation to backlog, utilization, and invoicing.
- Identify strategic recruits and develop an overall recruiting plan to help grow the Texas region.
- Manage and mentor staff and identify opportunities for staff development.
- Lead, perform and manage analysis and planning of drainage and flood control programs undertaken by regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience showing increasing responsibility.
- Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering, registered in Texas or ability to obtain licensure in Texas.
- Subject Matter Expertise in Stormwater Hydraulics and Hydrology.
- Active involvement with industry/technical organizations such as ASFPM, TFMA, ASCE, and others.
- Significant experience in conducting watershed planning, drainage impact, flood studies, and river basin studies, etc.
- Expert knowledge of modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, etc.
- Ability to analyze and interpret modeling results and understand practical application of modeling results.
- Ability to lead conceptual and preliminary design of projects developed through watershed planning.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, etc.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Experience with Texas Flood Control clients such as HCFCD, SARA, Counties, TWDB, GLO, and River Authorities.
- Lead/assist in business development activities, including writing and pricing scopes of work for proposals.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
· Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
· Merit-based financial rewards.
· Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
· Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
· Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.