Central Texas Stormwater Lead-Municipal Urban Drainage

Lochner•Austin, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Central Texas Stormwater Lead to join our growing Stormwater Practice. This is a distinctive leadership opportunity to manage and expand KFA’s technical capabilities while contributing to high-profile and impactful stormwater and drainage projects throughout Central Texas. In this role, you will: Lead and Grow the Team: Manage and mentor a talented group of stormwater professionals in Central 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 KFA’s Stormwater Practice in Central Texas. Deliver Complex Projects: Lead the design and delivery of high-impact municipal stormwater projects, including drainage master planning, flood mitigation studies, storm drainage improvements, and channel 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) 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.
Minimum 10 years of experience delivering municipal stormwater projects, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or project management role.
Proven success working with Central Texas municipalities, especially the City of Austin.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and Civil 3D or MicroStation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing City of Austin Watershed Protection Department (WPD) projects.
Expertise in FEMA floodplain modeling, floodplain mapping, and TCEQ water quality design.
Experience with advanced modeling software (XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS 2D).
Background in channel design and stream bank stabilization.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a talented group of stormwater professionals in Central Texas, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
Collaborate with leadership to craft and execute a long-term strategy for the growth and development of KFA’s Stormwater Practice in Central Texas.
Lead the design and delivery of high-impact municipal stormwater projects, including drainage master planning, flood mitigation studies, storm drainage improvements, and channel restoration initiatives.
Cultivate client partnerships, direct project pursuits, and guide proposals, contracts, and presentations.
Apply advanced expertise in H&H modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM) to ensure innovative project delivery that meets client needs.