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.

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