Project Manager - Hydrology & Hydraulics - Plano

Quiddity; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quiddity is a full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm with 700+ professionals across 12 offices in Texas and Florida. Since 1976, we've delivered water resources and infrastructure solutions with a focus on quality and community impact.

The Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Project Manager will lead water resources projects from planning through construction in the Plano and Fort Worth areas, guiding design teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 4+ years of Hydrology and Hydraulic design and/or modeling.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Texas driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D; HECRAS/HEC-HMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of hydrology and hydraulics components for water resources and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare proposals with scope, fee estimates, and schedules; assist in client agreements and sub-consultant coordination.
• Oversee contracts, budgets, cost estimates, invoicing, and collections to maintain financial health and compliance.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, studies, construction documents, and reports.
• Ensure QA processes across all project phases and mentor staff.

Skills

Project management

Hydrology & hydraulics design

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and driven Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Project Manager to lead water resources projects from planning through construction in the Plano and Fort Worth areas. This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in H&H design and modeling, who excels in both technical delivery and project management. You’ll lead critical infrastructure projects that support flood risk reduction, stormwater management, and resiliency throughout one of the nation’s most dynamic region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of hydrology and hydraulics components for multiple water resources and infrastructure projects.

• Prepare proposals, including scope of work, fee estimates, and schedules. Assist in developing client agreements and managing sub-consultant coordination.

• Oversee project contracts, budgets, cost estimates, invoicing, and collections, ensuring financial health and contract compliance.

• Manage or oversee the development of detailed engineering designs, specifications, studies, construction documents, reports, and plan sets.

• Ensure adherence to company and client quality assurance processes throughout all project phases.

• Develop technically sound and high-quality work products under the mentorship and review of senior staff.

• Collaborate with the construction inspection team to establish inspection schedules, review field reports, and conduct site visits.

• Address and resolve design issues that arise during construction, maintaining communication with contractors and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering or science field.

• 4+ years of experience in Hydrology and Hydraulic design and/or modeling.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.

• Valid Texas driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Experience with HEC-RAS or HEC-HMS is a plus.

About Us

Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm. We deliver forward-thinking solutions for both public infrastructure and private development projects. With a team of over 700 professionals across 12 offices in Texas and Florida, our design and consulting expertise spans from wastewater treatment and highway design to multi-family housing and master-planned communities. Since 1976, we've been committed to building strong communities—inside and out. This dedication has earned us a place among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Design Firms and regular recognition as a Best Place to Work by regional and local publications. Discover more at quiddity.com.

EEO STATEMENT

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.