About
Paul Hamilton, PhD, PE
Hi! I'm Paul Hamilton. I started Equoni Engineering LLC in 2025 following a decade of experience primarily with the US Army Corps of Engineers. I'm a civil engineer specializing in hydraulics, hydrology, geomorphology, and sediment transport. I've worked on a diverse portfolio over my career including flood risk management, coastal storm risk management, ecosystem restoration, navigation, streambank stabilization, sediment management, and watershed management. These projects have ranged from Mega Projects like Coastal Texas to much smaller initiatives focused on municipalities. I live and work in Houston, TX. When I'm not being an H&H engineer I enjoy traveling and woodworking.
Equoni
The word Equoni comes from the Cherokee language, where it means “river” or “flowing water.” In Cherokee culture, rivers hold deep significance as sources of life, movement, and connection across the landscape. The name conveys both the physical essence of water in motion and its symbolic role in sustaining communities, ecosystems, and spiritual balance.
By drawing from this origin, the name Equoni embodies continuity, adaptability, and the enduring power of nature—qualities that align with the values of resilience and harmony in both engineering and the natural world.
Featured Project - Metro Houston Regional Watershed Assessment
The Metropolitan Houston Regional Watershed Assessment (MHRWA), led by USACE and HCFCD, was a comprehensive study of 22 watersheds across the Houston region aimed at addressing rainfall-driven flood risk exacerbated by rapid urbanization and climate change. Rather than relying solely on large-scale structural projects like channel widening, the assessment emphasizes a balanced approach combining structural, non-structural, and nature-based solutions—including green infrastructure, improved stormwater detention, and watershed-scale coordination. It highlights the importance of equity, cultural resource protection, and community-level strategies such as increasing pervious surfaces and holding water where it falls, while also integrating with regional efforts