We’re working with a well-established engineering consultancy that is growing its Water Resources & Stormwater team and is looking to bring in an experienced Team Leader / Regional Lead to support major drainage, floodplain, and stormwater programs across the Houston market.

 

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys leading complex stormwater and H&H projects, guiding technical teams, and managing client relationships, while playing a key role in both project delivery and regional growth.

 

Job Specifications:

• Lead planning and delivery of complex stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects

• Oversee design execution for drainage systems, detention/retention facilities, flood mitigation, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure

• Manage hydrologic and hydraulic modelling efforts, including watershed and floodplain analysis

• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and detailed engineering work plans

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality design packages

• Maintain strong client relationships and support ongoing business development efforts

• Lead internal teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to team growth and technical development

• Produce technical reports, drainage studies, modelling documentation, and design deliverables

• Monitor financial performance, project risk, regulatory coordination, and delivery milestones

• Support proposal preparation and strategic pursuits tied to upcoming stormwater and infrastructure programs

 

Key Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering

• Licensed Professional Engineer

• 8+ years’ experience in water resources, stormwater, or drainage engineering

• Strong technical background in hydrology & hydraulics, floodplain analysis, and stormwater system design

• Proven project management and team leadership experience

• Strong communication and client-facing skills

• Experience supporting business development is advantageous