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H&H Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer in Austin, Texas
H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer to join our growing Austin, TX office.
With over 137 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.
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).
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS