Civil Engineering Lead (PE), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure

Halff; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

ESOP

HSA

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in San Antonio seeks a Public Works Team Lead with a PE License and over 10 years of experience. This role involves mentoring team members, managing projects, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Join a company renowned for its culture and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public works and utilities design.
• Proficient in project management and administration.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor Public Works team members.
• Manage projects and oversee project managers.
• Maintain client relationships and identify business opportunities.
• Identify business opportunities and lead pursuits.
• Directly manage projects and oversee project managers; coordinate resources across offices.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Staff Training

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Team Lead, Public Works & Local Infrastructure, San Antonio, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Public Works Team Lead (P.E.) to work from our San Antonio TX office. The ideal candidate would be a servant leader that brings 10+ years of hands‑on, proven experience in Public Works & Local Infrastructure/Utilities. This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities. This position will have autonomy in managing other professional engineers, engineers‑in‑training, and CAD designers. This role offers a great opportunity to a Licensed Civil Engineer looking for advancement and professional growth while honing their skills in people, project and resource management and oversight. As a Halff employee you’ll be a part of an amazing culture with new opportunities to give back to your community and potential for ownership in the firm. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff in the areas of Public Works & Local Infrastructure and Water & Wastewater, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What You Will Do

• Further develop and mentor members of the Public Works & Local Infrastructure Team
• Team performance (production, profitability, quality, staffing, etc.)
• Maintain and further develop client relationships throughout the Bexar County Region and South Texas including SAWS and multiple other Agencies, Cities and Counties
• Identify business opportunities and lead successful pursuits
• Directly manage projects and oversee project managers on various projects
• Work closely with other Halff leaders and manage resources to successfully workshare across the company on multiple projects

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas
• At least 10 years of experience in utility and public works design
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projections
• Experience in producing winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager
• Strong ability to train and mentor staff
• Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines
• Positive attitude, self‑directed

The Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Advantage

• Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion
• Halff’s Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high‑quality deliverables

Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Services

• Public Infrastructure
• Transportation/Roadway
• Water and Wastewater Drainage
• Water Resources
• Facilities
• Parks and Trails
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Asset Management
• Traffic and ITS
• SUE/Survey

Company Overview

Halff is a full‑service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry‑leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here. Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona. For a full list of our locations, click here.

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including But Not Limited To

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.