Hydrology and Hydraulics; H&H) Director​/Lead - Dallas​/Fort Worth

Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) Director/Lead - Dallas/Fort Worth

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: HYDRO
003685

• Posted :
  February 5, 2025
• Full-Time

Fort Worth
777 Main Street
Suite 1900
Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

BGE is seeking an experienced Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) Director/Project Manager for the Public Works department in our North Texas offices (Fort Worth, Frisco, or Dallas).

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm that provides services in land/site development, public works, transportation, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping/mentorship, and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.

• Coordinate with local, state, and federal review agencies to ensure design meets requirements and protects the public while still delivering value to the client and exceeding their expectations.
• Serve as team leader for a variety of hydrology and hydraulics studies including master drainage plans, no impact analysis, mitigation studies, river and floodplain evaluations, and other advanced H&H analyses.
• Manage the preparation of drainage reports, feasibility studies, FEMA map revisions, and public presentations.
• Utilize advanced mapping and hydrologic and hydraulic design software programs to assist in project analysis and design.
• Prepare scope of work, proposals, and schedules for multi-phase projects.
• Licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas with 8 or more years of post-graduate experience with an emphasis on Hydrology and Hydraulics.
• Technical understanding of hydrology and hydraulics and proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Bentley products, ArcGIS, XPSWMM, and Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal drainage requirements and procedures including thorough knowledge of FEMA and floodplain management regulations.
• Maintain ownership of work products with a desire to serve others through professional engineering.
• Mentor young engineers and EITs to cultivate a productive, healthy team environment and provide quality assurance and quality control feedback.
• Represent the company in business development activities with potential clients and community leaders and actively seek future projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registered PE in Texas required
• 10 or more years of consulting experience serving municipalities and governmental agencies
• Strong experience with H&H and drainage planning and design; H&H modeling experience should include steady and unsteady modeling and 1D and 2D modeling (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a Client Manager and attract new Clients
• Previous Project Management experience providing repeat service to the same Client is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare and delivery client presentations
• Works well with others and shares success with team

• Established company with a diverse range of projects we work on, a flexible work environment and a collaborative atmosphere.
• No Silos (ability to flex to other groups, share resources and learn their business)
• Best work life balance in the industry!
• (9/80) schedule choice - have every other Friday off.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution
• 4% 401k Match with immediate vesting
• Merit Based Bonus Compensation
• 9 Holidays
• 240 hours of work from anywhere program.
• Personal time Allowances (no time deducted for Dr appointments, family care, 32 hours dependent care, etc)
• 240 Vacation carry over time.
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