Stormwater Group Leader
Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Job Description:
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate with
industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We
combine consulting and - engineering with advanced analytics and
technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. -Our
global innovation hubs will enable you to share ideas and best
practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are
in your career journey, you will benefit from working with
world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Apply
today and join the company that is -Leading with Science -. Join
our Texas Water Infrastructure team where Tetra Tech is ranked #1
in Water by Engineering News Record for 20 years consecutively. The
successful candidate for the Southeast Texas Group Leader position
will work with a dynamic team of project managers, project
engineers, technical specialists and associated staff to provide
leadership and direction in project delivery, business development
and technical expertise for the geographic area. The Group Leader
will join the Texas leadership team as a Texas licensed
professional engineer with 10+ years experience in analysis, design
and project management for watershed planning and flood mitigation
projects. The candidate is required to supervise and interpret the
work performed by project teams using various hydrologic and
hydraulic modelling software. Your Role :
- 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 operations manager 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. - Qualifications :
- 10+ 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. About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar
company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550
locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical
expertise and dedication of our employees - 27,000 associates
working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for
challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical
experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management,
energy, and international development. Tetra Tech offers
comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan
based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term
financial security. Available benefits include health insurance,
term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage,
time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase
Plan. At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our
success. -Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all
applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including
health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated
by local, state, and federal authorities. Explore our open
positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social
media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: -
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers - Twitter: @TetraTechJobs - Facebook:
@TetraTechCareers Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's
core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized
the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates
will be considered without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age,
disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and
pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other
characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all
interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com
to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are
currently working on. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor,
and we request priority referral of veterans for available
positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however,
only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Keywords: Tetra Tech, Houston , Stormwater Group Leader, Other , Houston, Texas
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