Senior Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer

Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Engineer Do you enjoy working with diverse project teams in a fastpaced consulting environment? Are you motivated by complex technical challenges and the chance to make a measurable impact on communities? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to advance your career. A well-established consulting firm is seeking a Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Engineer to join its growing Nashville, Tennessee office. This is a mid to seniorlevel role offering the opportunity to provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and work directly with clients on meaningful water resources projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with deep expertise in hydrology and hydraulics, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will play a key role in delivering highquality technical solutions while supporting business development and team growth. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead and manage hydrology and hydraulics projects from planning through completion for public- and privatesector clients. Provide technical direction and quality control for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including flood studies and stormwater evaluations. Perform and oversee modeling using HECHMS and HECRAS (1D/2D) for watershed, drainage, floodplain, and infrastructure projects. Review and approve technical reports, calculations, models, and design documents to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to best practices. Mentor and supervise junior and midlevel engineers, supporting professional development and maintaining a collaborative team culture. Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, agencies, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, technical excellence, and trust. Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, assisting with proposals, and leveraging professional relationships. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with regulatory agencies to support permitting and compliance. Promote a strong safety culture across all project-related activities. Qualifications & Experience Education & Licensure Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related ABETaccredited discipline. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Experience 10+ years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, or water resources engineering. Prior consulting experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing projects and leading technical teams. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency with HECHMS and HECRAS (1D/2D) is required. Experience with GIS and other hydrologic/hydraulic or stormwater modeling tools (e.g., SWMM, StormCAD) is a plus. Familiarity with civil and horizontal infrastructure projects such as stormwater systems, flood control, and watershed management. Additional Skills Strong leadership, organization, and problemsolving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and client presentations. Clientfocused mindset with the ability to support repeat work and business growth. Willingness to occasionally travel for project or client needs. Why Consider This Opportunity? EmployeeFocused Culture - Join a firm that values professional development, mentorship, and longterm career growth. Meaningful Work - Contribute to projects that improve infrastructure resilience, manage flood risk, and benefit local communities. Leadership Opportunity - Take ownership of projects and play an active role in shaping technical direction and team development. Dynamic Consulting Environment - Work on varied, challenging assignments that encourage creative and practical engineering solutions. Strong Safety Values - Safety is treated as a core value and integrated into every aspect of project delivery. Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Water Resources Engineer Orlando/West Palm beach USA GBP 90000 - GBP 120000 Civil Engineer Orlando USA GBP 140000 - GBP 180000 General Superintendent Hampton, VA USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Heavy Civil Project Manager USA GBP 90 - GBP 140000 H&H Engineer USA USD 140000 - USD 180000 Project Superintendent Water/Wastewater USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Preconstruction Manager- Montana, USA USA USD 115000 - USD 165000 Stream Design Lead Nashville USA Negotiable Municipal Project Lead USA Negotiable Jobs