About Us: RIVUS Consulting is a trusted small business providing innovative engineering consulting services to public sector clients. Our team is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At RIVUS, we prioritize diversity, customer service, and employee recognition, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We believe in cultivating leadership at every level and empowering our team to grow alongside us. Joining RIVUS means becoming part of an innovative organization where your expertise will help shape impactful projects and where your career can reach its fullest potential. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we are committed to supporting your personal and professional development.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager to lead and coordinate a variety of engineering design services focused on hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, stormwater management, water quality retrofits, and stream restoration or mitigation efforts.

This role involves managing feasibility studies, preparing detailed design plans and construction documentation, supporting project permitting, and overseeing construction-phase services. The engineer will contribute technical expertise on large watershed studies or multiple smaller-scale projects with complex drainage systems.

The ideal candidate will apply both standard and advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques, ensure compliance with municipal and federal regulations, and engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills and a commitment to technical excellence are essential—along with a desire for career growth into senior project management roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage mid-sized to large-scale stormwater and water resources projects, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and quality assurance.

Lead or support engineering analysis on watershed and stormwater projects of varying complexity

Collaborate with internal teams to develop detailed hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) models and prepare accompanying technical reports

Apply both standard and advanced modeling methods and engineering principles across various water resources disciplines

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, requiring clear and professional communication skills

Assist in the preparation of construction cost estimates, design drawings, and technical specifications

Mentor junior staff and support training efforts across the team

Qualifications – Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with ability to obtain reciprocity in the state of Texas

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) not required but highly desirable

Qualifications – Experience & Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage projects or task orders, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience performing H&H modeling, stormwater detention design, FEMA LOMCs, and floodplain mitigation planning

Hands-on proficiency with some or all of the following models: HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady, and/or 2D), HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, and/or ICPR4 (Stormwise)

Experience with the application of GIS in H&H modeling

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients and stakeholders.

Experience with local, state, or federal clients and knowledge of applicable regulations and permitting processes

Proven ability to develop strong client and team relationships

Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the Water Resources Team Lead and offers clear opportunities for career advancement into Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager positions.

Work Location: Multiple Locations – Dallas, TX and/or Lanham, MD