Technical Manager - Hydrology & Hydraulics

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas-based professional consulting firm delivering exceptional quality and service in civil engineering and design. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. With five offices across Texas and remote team members throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand while maintaining a strong local presence.

About the role

As a Technical Manager in our Hydraulics & Hydrology (H&H) department, you will lead project teams delivering cutting-edge solutions in stormwater management, floodplain analysis, drainage design, and hydraulic modeling. This high-visibility leadership role involves technical execution, client engagement, business development, and mentoring junior engineers, with the opportunity to influence water resources infrastructure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of water resources projects—from planning and design to construction support.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects, ensuring client goals are met or exceeded.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead medium and large-sized projects, making independent decisions on problems and methods.
• Provide quality control and ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, SWMM, and StormCAD.
• Apply diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments, including advanced techniques.
• Perform and review floodplain mapping, watershed studies, stormwater infrastructure design, and drainage analyses, with proficiency in 1D/2D modeling using HEC-RAS.
• Develop technical reports, design documentation, and permitting submittals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, industrial, and governmental clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal preparation and project pursuits.
• Represent the firm at technical conferences and present project concepts to clients, permitting authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical development within the H&H team.
• Promote a collaborative culture and support knowledge-sharing across disciplines.
• Review engineering calculations, designs, and reports for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring).
• Preferred certifications: CFM, PMP, or LEED accreditation.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering.
• Proficient in modeling and design tools (e.g., HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, Civil 3D, FLO-2D, GIS).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory frameworks.