Coastal Engineering Lead

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin, TX 78746Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Water / StormwaterAbout Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Coastal Engineering Lead to join our growing Stormwater Practice. This is a distinctive leadership opportunity to manage and expand Lochner's technical capabilities while contributing to high-profile and impactful Coastal Watershed projects throughout Texas.

In this role, you will:

Lead and Grow the Team: Hire, manage, and mentor a talented group of coastal stormwater professionals in Texas, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
Shape Regional Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to craft and execute a long-term strategy for the growth and development of Lochner's Stormwater Practice in Texas.
Deliver Complex Projects: Lead the design and delivery of high-impact Coastal projects, including drainage master planning, combined flood mitigation studies, storm drainage improvements, and channel and shoreline restoration initiatives.
Drive Business Development: Cultivate client partnerships, direct project pursuits, and guide proposals, contracts, and presentations.
Promote Technical Excellence: Apply advanced expertise in H&H modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, ADC/RC, SMS, ArcMap, QUAL2K, EFDC, CvlGrid, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ModFlow, Python, MATLAB, SPSS, and Vensim) to ensure innovative project delivery that meets client needs.

Requirements:

Texas PE license and a bachelor's or master's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
8+ years of experience delivering coastal stormwater projects, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or project management role.
Proven success working with governmental agencies, especially TxGLO and USACE.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, ADC/RC, SMS, ArcMap, QUAL2K, EFDC, CvlGrid, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ModFlow, Python, MATLAB, SPSS, and Vensim.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing TxGLO and USACE projects.
Expertise in FEMA floodplain modeling, floodplain mapping, and TCEQ water quality design.
Background in channel design and shoreline restoration.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation is a strong plus.

Commitment Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

 

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:


Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
Paid Family Leave
Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
Education and Training Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service


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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

 

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