About the Firm

HISTORY

Trevino Water Engineering, LLC was formed in 2017 with a goal of providing expert services in drainage-related areas.

FIRM REGISTRATION

Texas Board of Professional Engineers


Jill Trevino, P.E., CFM

PRESIDENT

From beginning her career at the esteemed Freese and Nichols, Inc. to opening her own firm, Jill Trevino has provided over 15 years of water resources study and design experience to her clients. As an expert in her field, she has worked on over 100 drainage analyses, has served as a development review consultant for several municipalities, and provides expert witness services on drainage-related litigation.

Jill specializes in water resources engineering, with a forte in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and regulatory compliance. She has studied urban and rural watersheds, designed storm drain systems, ponds, and open channels, developed stormwater management plans, developed subdivision regulations, and coordinated with engineers of several disciplines to bring comprehensive designs to life.

Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2008

VICTORIA COLLEGE
Associate of Science, 2006

LICENses / Certifications

  • Professional Engineer (TX)

  • Professional Engineer (IA)

  • Certified Floodplain Manager

  • TxDOT 10.1.1: Hydrologic Studies

  • TxDOT 10.2.1: Basic Hydraulic Design

  • TxDOT 10.3.1: Complex Hydraulic Design


Awards

  • 2020 City of Victoria Recognition for Years of Dedicated Service to the Planning Commission

  • 2018 Victoria Advocate 20 Under 40

  • 2015 Robert L. Nichols Professional Service Award

  • 2015 Innovator of the Year Award

  • 2012 Innovator of the Year Award


Presentations

  • Utilization of Flood Models to Assist Emergency Responders: Expanding Situational Awareness of the Victoria Emergency Operation Center, Texas Floodplain Management Association, September 2015 with John Johnston of the City of Victoria and Rick McBrayer of Victoria County (Cardinal Strategies)

  • Flood Model: A Valuable Tool to Accomplish CRS and Stormwater Outreach Programs, Texas Floodplain Management Association, May 2014 with Luz Locke and Bianca Locke of the City of Pasadena (Freese and Nichols)

  • LID and Green Infrastructure: Basics to Applied Design, Freese and Nichols University, January 2014 with Spencer Maxwell of Freese and Nichols, Inc. (Freese and Nichols)

  • Integrating Overland, Storm Drain, and Creek Modeling into a Comprehensive Watershed Assessment to Support Transit-Oriented Development, Association of State Floodplain Managers, June 2013 with Glen Taffinder of the City of Austin (Freese and Nichols)