Program Manager - Water Resources Engineering H&H

Kleinfelder; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced engineer in Irving, Texas, with over 8 years in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. The role includes flood mitigation planning, watershed management, and leading a collaborative design team. Candidates should possess a PE License in Texas and strong software proficiency. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Join us to make a difference in water resources planning and management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater management.
• Experience in public works studies and water resources planning.
• Proficiency in relevant software for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members in complex hydrologic modeling.
• Develop solutions for flood mitigation planning.
• Prepare watershed ordinance and drainage criteria manuals.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage employee performance.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Flood mitigation planning

Stream stabilization/restoration

Leadership qualities

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Master of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) License

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

Bentley StormCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

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

Job description

Overview

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.

Project Types and Duties

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, guiding and mentoring team members to perform complex modeling.
• Flood mitigation planning: Develop potential solutions to flooding, ranging from green infrastructure planning and non-structural practices like buyouts to large-scale master 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 and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Manage employees.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in 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) License is preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, Bentley StormCAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and 2D modeling (RAS, XPSMWM, Innovyze InfoWorks ICM).
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment and possess leadership 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity

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