Baird, Hampton & Brown

Multi-discipline engineering, surveying, landscape design

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Project Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTexas, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Three to five years of relevant experience in water resources, drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required.
Experience preparing hydrologic and hydraulic models and engineering calculations for civil infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of drainage and stormwater design criteria, floodplain regulations, and permitting requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for storm sewer systems, culverts, bridges, channels, detention facilities, and other drainage infrastructure using accepted industry methods and modeling tools.
Develop watershed hydrology, design storm events, runoff calculations, peak-flow estimates, and water-surface-elevation analyses for municipal, transportation, and land development projects.
Prepare and refine hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and GIS-based applications, and document model assumptions, inputs, outputs, and conclusions.
Design stormwater conveyance and drainage systems, including inlets, storm drains, culverts, channels, outfalls, and detention or retention facilities, in accordance with applicable standards and project criteria.
Prepare drainage reports, technical memoranda, calculation packages, exhibits, and supporting documentation for client review, agency approval, and project records.
Assist with floodplain analyses and permitting support, including preparation of exhibits and documentation for floodplain development and map revision submittals where applicable.
Interpret and apply local, state, and federal drainage, floodplain, and stormwater regulations, manuals, and design guidelines to project work.
Coordinate hydrologic and hydraulic design elements with roadway, structural, utility, survey, environmental, and site development team members to support integrated project delivery.
Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify drainage patterns, assess existing conditions, and gather information needed for design and analysis.
Participate in internal quality assurance and quality control reviews and check engineering calculations, models, plans, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Communicate with clients, agencies, and internal teams regarding technical findings, design alternatives, schedule impacts, and required revisions.
Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, task tracking, and preparation of technical information for proposals and project planning efforts.
Provide guidance to junior staff or computer-aided design (CAD) designers on drainage layouts, calculations, modeling tasks, and applicable design standards as experience allows.

Desired Qualifications

A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
Experience designing for civil projects or performing calculations in land development, commercial, industrial, retail, education, municipal, roadway, water resources, or utilities work.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, ArcGIS, or Bluebeam.

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Water Resources Engineer. supports the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of drainage, floodplain, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role performs hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, prepares design calculations and technical reports, develops construction documents, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and reviewing agencies to deliver compliant, practical project solutions.

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for storm sewer systems, culverts, bridges, channels, detention facilities, and other drainage infrastructure using accepted industry methods and modeling tools.
Develop watershed hydrology, design storm events, runoff calculations, peak flow estimates, and water surface elevation analyses for municipal, transportation, and land development projects.
Prepare and refine H&H models using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and GIS-based applications, and document model assumptions, inputs, outputs, and conclusions.
Design stormwater conveyance and drainage systems, including inlets, storm drains, culverts, channels, outfalls, and detention or retention facilities in accordance with applicable standards and project criteria.
Prepare drainage reports, technical memoranda, calculation packages, exhibits, and supporting documentation for client review, agency approval, and project records.
Assist with floodplain analyses and permitting support, including preparation of exhibits and documentation for floodplain development and map revision submittals where applicable.
Interpret and apply local, state, and federal drainage, floodplain, and stormwater regulations, manuals, and design guidelines to project work.
Coordinate H&H design elements with roadway, structural, utility, survey, environmental, and site development team members to support integrated project delivery.
Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify drainage patterns, assess existing conditions, and gather information needed for design and analysis.
Participate in internal QA/QC reviews and check engineering calculations, models, plans, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Communicate with clients, agencies, and internal teams regarding technical findings, design alternatives, schedule impacts, and required revisions.wwd.
Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, task tracking, and preparation of technical information for proposals and project planning efforts.
Provide guidance to junior staff or CAD designers on drainage layouts, calculations, modeling tasks, and applicable design standards as experience allows.

We require:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
3-5 years of relevant experience in water resources, drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required;
Experience preparing hydrologic and hydraulic models and engineering calculations for civil infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of drainage and stormwater design criteria, floodplain regulations, and permitting requirements.
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

It helps to have:

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure in a reasonable timeframe.
Experience in designing for civil projects or performing calculations; land development, commercial, industrial, land development, retail, education, municipal, roadways, water resources, or utilities.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMMArcGIS, or Bluebeam.

Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Position Type and Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits
We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."
BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.
We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the Company

Baird, Hampton & Brown

Multi-discipline engineering, surveying, landscape design

Baird, Hampton & Brown provides civil, structural, and MEP engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services for public and private sector clients. The firm handles both new construction and renovations to improve efficiency and modernize facilities, offering multi-discipline, coordinated design solutions. Projects are led by hands-on project managers and completed by qualified teams to meet goals on time and on budget, with a focus on understanding client missions, goals, and challenges. The company differentiates itself through integrated, collaborative team efforts across disciplines and a commitment to quality, integrity, and community impact.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sweden
Founded: 2015

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