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Senior Drainage Engineer (PE)

Willis, TXOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • PE
  • HEC-HMS
  • HEC-RAS
  • PC-SWMM
  • SRH-2D
  • FEMA LOMR/MT-2
  • FEMA BRIC
  • CDBG-MIT
  • GLO
  • HCFCD

Nice to have

  • EITs

Role summary

NCS is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer (PE) to lead and manage drainage projects for public and private clients. Responsibilities include preparing/reviewing drainage calculations and reports, leading hydrologic/hydraulic studies using specialized software, developing drainage designs, and performing flood risk analysis. The role also involves managing and mentoring engineers/EITs, overseeing staff workload, supporting grant funding efforts, and coordinating with project teams. The Senior Drainage Engineer will interface with stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in business development activities. This position is based in Houston and offers a full benefits package.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Prepare/review drainage calculations, hydrology studies, stormwater management reports, and drainage design plans.

· Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH-2D, and other applicable modeling software.

· Develop/seal drainage reports, FEMA LOMR/MT-2 submittals, and drainage design plans.

· Perform watershed-scale flood risk analysis, inundation mapping, and stormwater conveyance/detention design.

· Manage, mentor, and develop engineers/EITs, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and providing technical guidance and quality control.

· Manage staff workload and resources to support project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and departmental priorities.

· Support and/or lead grant funding efforts, including FEMA BRIC, CDBG-MIT, GLO, and flood bond initiatives.

· Develop drainage mitigation strategies, detention/retention facilities, storm sewer systems, and flood risk solutions considering cost effectiveness and constructability.

· Execute public-sector projects (e.g., HCFCD, SJRA, counties) and private land development entitlement projects.

· Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to integrate drainage systems with grading, roadway, and utility designs.

· Conduct site visits and interpret/apply local, state, and federal drainage design standards and permitting requirements.

· Review staff work for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with company and jurisdictional standards.

· Interface confidently with floodplain administrators, review authorities, public stakeholders, clients, and major developers.

· Maintain organized project documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and quality-control procedures.

· Participate in proposal development, scope writing, project planning, client presentations, and business development activities.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About Our Company:

NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California. We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public agencies and private industry clients throughout the United States and globally. We offer challenging technical and professional opportunities working on exciting, leading edge, high tech environmental and water projects. We are committed to providing proven, yet innovative solutions to our clients’ technically challenging problems. We strive to create a work environment that challenges and values our employees. NCS attracts the best people in the industry by supporting their efforts to learn and grow. If you are interested in a challenging and enjoyable career within a diverse and family-oriented atmosphere with advancement opportunity, apply now!

Benefits:

Position is eligible for full benefit package and performance bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunities:
NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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