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Senior H&H Engineer - PR/616843_1793218540

Senior H&H Engineer


San Luis Obispo
Permanent
$110,000 - $145,000 USD a year
Civil
PR/616843_1793218540
Senior H&H Engineer

Overview:
Our client is an established civil engineering and land surveying firm seeking a Senior Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer to support its expanding work in the Texas energy and infrastructure sector. This role will focus on complex floodplain and floodway studies, FEMA modeling, regulatory coordination, and technical documentation.
The successful candidate will serve as the firm's primary technical specialist for FEMA-related floodplain work, supporting projects that require coordination with FEMA, USACE, Harris County Flood Control District, the City of Houston Floodplain Administration, TxDOT, and other local drainage authorities.
This is a hands-on technical position for an experienced engineer who enjoys detailed modeling and regulatory problem-solving and prefers focused technical work over staff management.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • $110,000 to $145,000 base salary, depending on experience
  • Full medical benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Fully remote flexibility
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and refine complex HEC-RAS 1D and 2D models
  • Perform hydrologic modeling using HEC-HMS or equivalent tools
  • Conduct floodway encroachment analyses
  • Prepare CLOMR and LOMR submittals through the MT-2 process
  • Interpret FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Studies
  • Prepare clear, defensible technical reports for agency review
  • Coordinate technical responses throughout FEMA review cycles
  • Support Section 404 permitting coordination as needed
  • Coordinate with FEMA, USACE, Harris County Flood Control District, the City of Houston Floodplain Administration, TxDOT, and other local drainage authorities
Key Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of water resources engineering experience
  • Active Texas Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one within six months of joining
  • Previous experience preparing CLOMR and LOMR packages
  • Hands-on experience with floodplain and floodway modeling, analysis, and revisions
  • Proficiency with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS
  • Experience interpreting FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Studies
  • Familiarity with Atlas 14 rainfall implementation preferred
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal project teams
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. The employer is unable to provide current or future employment sponsorship for this position

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