Program Manager - Water Resources Engineering H&H

Kleinfelder; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Program Manager for our Public Works/Water Resources team in Texas. You will ensure successful execution of client projects, collaborating with management, technical experts, and construction leaders, primarily serving local governments, the Texas Water Development Board, and the General Land Office.

This role offers career growth and advancement within Kleinfelder, with a focus on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain impacts, and multi-disciplinary project

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public works studies, stream stability, hydraulic analyses, and water resources planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• Proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and mentoring team members.
• Flood mitigation planning and large-scale drainage concepts.
• Watershed ordinance and drainage criteria manual preparation with local governments.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and identify growth opportunities.
• Role will include managing employees.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Project leadership

Team mentoring

PE License TX

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE License (TX)

CFM License (preferred)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

Bentley StormCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

2D modeling (RAS)

XPSWMM

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.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

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

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

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