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BrainWorks

Senior Water Resources Engineer

BrainWorks, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

Senior Water Resources Engineer role at

BrainWorks , Texas. This technical and client-facing position delivers water resources planning and risk-informed infrastructure studies. You will translate technical analysis into actionable, cost-effective recommendations that prioritize resilience, lifecycle value, and client objectives to support smart investments in resilient water infrastructure. Responsibilities

Lead or support water resource projects from scoping through construction support. Develop capital improvement plans, preliminary investment memos, and cost-benefit evaluations to support client investment decisions. Prepare feasibility studies, technical memos, permit applications, and construction documents to meet regulatory requirements. Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and area supervisors by using system modeling to anticipate capacity requirements for pipelines, wells, storage tanks, and treatment facilities related to water and wastewater systems. Coordinate interdisciplinary design efforts with civil, finance, environmental, and permitting teams. Conduct water flow modeling and hydraulic studies to inform existing operations and future development planning. Communicate technical results clearly to clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers to support investment prioritization and funding strategies. Perform field inspections of infrastructure when necessary and collaborate with operational teams to identify performance gaps and potential issues. Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field (MS preferred). 5-8+ years’ experience in water resources; water infrastructure planning experience preferred. Experience developing project-level business cases, cost estimates, or cost justification documents a plus. Ability to develop investment-grade analyses, lifecycle-cost comparisons, or benefit-cost ratios for long-term infrastructure projects. Strong technical writing and client communication skills; experience preparing permitting packages. Professional Engineer (PE) license in a U.S. state; Texas license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable period. Experience with GIS scripting for data analysis and CAD (Civil 3D) required. What our client offers

Opportunities to work on high-profile, multidisciplinary projects that shape resilient communities. Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible/hybrid working arrangements, and an inclusive workplace culture. Project-focused work without the pressures of billable hours or timecard reporting. Company information

BrainWorks is a Top 50 Hunt Scanlon executive search firm with three decades of experience in talent delivery to drive business performance. Visit brainworksinc.com for more information.

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