Senior Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer
Texas Floodplain & FEMA Modeling Specialist
Remote | Part-Time (1099) | Potential Full-Time Integration Late 2026

Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc. (GTA) is a 60+ year civil engineering and land surveying firm expanding its work in the Texas energy and infrastructure sector. We are seeking a highly experienced Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer with deep Texas floodplain expertise who enjoys technical modeling and regulatory problem-solving.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who genuinely enjoys performing detailed floodplain and floodway studies and prefers flexibility over management responsibilities.

We are currently open to part-time 1099 engagement, with potential transition to a full-time role later this year as workload grows.

Position Focus

You will serve as GTA’s primary technical specialist for FEMA-related floodplain and floodway studies in Texas, supporting energy and infrastructure projects requiring agency coordination with:

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • Harris County Flood Control District
  • City of Houston Floodplain Administration
  • TxDOT and other local drainage authorities

This is a hands-on technical role focused on modeling, analysis, and documentation — not staff management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine complex HEC-RAS (1D and 2D) models
  • Perform hydrologic modeling using HEC-HMS or equivalent tools
  • Conduct floodway encroachment analyses
  • Prepare CLOMR and LOMR submittals (MT-2 process)
  • Interpret FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Studies (FIS)
  • Prepare clear, defensible technical reports for agency review
  • Coordinate technical responses during FEMA review cycles
  • Support Section 404 permitting coordination as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas strongly preferred)
  • 10+ years water resources experience
  • Direct experience preparing successful CLOMR/LOMR packages in Texas
  • Demonstrated expertise in floodway modeling and revisions
  • Advanced proficiency in HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS
  • Familiarity with Atlas 14 rainfall implementation
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Engagement Structure

  • 10–25 hours per week initially
  • 1099 contractor arrangement
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Fully remote
  • Potential transition to full-time integration later in 2026

Who This Role Is For

This role is well suited for:

  • A senior engineer who enjoys the technical depth of FEMA modeling
  • An independent consultant seeking steady project work
  • A highly experienced modeler who prefers focused technical work over management
  • A subject-matter expert looking for flexibility

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Summary of recent FEMA-related project experience
  • Availability (hours per week)
  • Desired hourly rate (for 1099 consideration)

Email: GTAjobs@garingtaylor.com