Associate Vice President - Hydrology & Hydraulics

Overview

Oversees hydrology and hydraulics project delivery, team mentorship, and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• modeling
• design review
• permitting
• forensic analysis
• project coordination
• client relations

Tasks

-Lead, mentor, and oversee the technical work of team members on complex modeling, engineering design and calculations, technical reports, regulatory permitting (local and state), and public/client presentations -Guide and support the technical and career growth of project team members -Provide leadership and actively participate in relevant professional and civic organizations -Review proposals, budgets, and client agreements to ensure alignment with project goals and company standards -Conduct or supervise technical investigations, including post-flood forensic analysis, FEMA permitting, and regulatory compliance issues -Oversee project managers to ensure effective coordination of project tasks, budgets, and schedules -Participate in the development and refinement of design and production standards. -Prepare responses to client RFQs and solicitations -Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, public agency representatives, and community leaders

Requirements

• stormwater modeling
• 15 years
• pe license
• cfm
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in stormwater modeling and/or design, including at least 10 years in managing H&H professionals -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Demonstrated success in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, public officials, and community leaders -Active involvement in professional associations and civic organizations, preferably in a leadership capacity -Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers and technical staff -Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation preferred -Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of employment -Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -P.E. license in Texas held for over 10 years

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About Pape-Dawson

-Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force. -Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions. -A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure. -Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center. -Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning. -The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.

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