Program Manager - Water Resources Engineering H&H

Kleinfelder Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a Program Manager to enhance their Public Works/Water Resources team in Austin, Texas. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and hold a PE License in Texas. The role offers significant growth potential and involves collaboration with management and technical experts to execute client projects effectively.

Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. Join Kleinfelder to make a difference and advance your career!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public works studies and designs.
• Proven proficiency in relevant software.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor team members in complex modeling.
• Develop potential solutions for flood mitigation.
• Manage employees and cultivate relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Flood mitigation planning

Leadership qualities

Collaboration

Education

Master of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

Bentley StormCAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

2D modeling (RAS, XPSMWM, Innovyze InfoWorks ICM)

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

Kleinfelder wants you to embark on an exciting opportunity to enhance our Public Works/Water Resources team in Texas. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role, collaborating closely with all levels of management, technical experts, and construction leaders. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful execution and completion of client projects, primarily serving local governments, the Texas Water Development Board, and the General Land Office. This role offers ample potential for career growth and advancement within the company.

Project types and duties include stormwater master planning, stormwater infrastructure improvements design, streambank and stream channel protection design, guiding hydrologic and hydraulic analyses including 1D, 2D and unsteady state modeling, floodplain mapping, water quality & LID design, bridge and culvert hydraulics and design, sediment transport analysis, local and regional stormwater impact and mitigation analysis, and detention/retention design.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, guidingand mentoringteam members to perform complex modeling.
• Flood mitigation planning: Develop potential solutions to flooding, ranging fromgreen infrastructure planningandnon-structural practices like buyouts to large-scalemaster drainage planning and the analysis/design of detention and conveyance facilities.
• Watershed ordinance and drainage criteria manual preparation, including collaboration with local governments, engineers, and the public to update criteria for property, infrastructure, and water quality protection.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders andidentifyopportunities for business growth.
• Role willincludemanaging employees.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience andexpertisein hydrologic and hydraulic modeling on scales from large river basins to small sites.
• Flood risk reduction through mitigation.
• Stream stabilization/restoration: Implement natural channel design approaches to address eroded banks and safeguard infrastructure.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in public works studies and designs, stream stability, streambank protection designs, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, stormwater quality management, and water resources planning.
• Master of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Texas.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Licenseis preferred.
• Demonstrateproficiencyin relevant software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, BentleyStormCAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and 2D modeling (RAS, XPSMWM,InnovyzeInfoWorks ICM).
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment andpossessleadership qualities, with the ability to guide technical staff in a team-oriented manner.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)