Regional Water Resources Lead

Andersen James Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible schedules

Continuing education support

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Mental health resources

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Regional Water Resources Leader in Austin, Texas. This senior position involves developing and leading the Water Resources practice, driving business growth, and ensuring excellence in delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, a Texas PE license, and over 10 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers hybrid schedules, generous PTO, and professional growth opportunities, along with competitive health benefits and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Water Resources and/or Water/Wastewater.
• Strong project management experience including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Advanced knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Central Texas Water Resources practice.
• Execute a regional business development strategy.
• Represent the organization in client meetings and professional forums.
• Mentor staff and reinforce strong technical standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Hydrology expertise

Team mentoring

Water resources practice development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Job description

Overview

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Regional Water Resources Leader – Central Texas. The Regional Water Resources Leader is responsible for developing, growing, and leading the Water Resources practice across Central Texas. This senior role blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, practice development, client engagement, and high-level project oversight. The leader will represent the organization to clients, partners, and industry groups while driving excellence in delivery and long-term growth. This is a full-time, salaried position.

About the Culture

This organization is built around a “Building Community” mindset—hiring people who care deeply about the places they live and work. The environment prioritizes collaboration, long-term relationships, and meaningful impact on local communities. Team members enjoy a culture that supports autonomy, continuous learning, and career development, whether you\'re an emerging leader or an experienced professional. With multiple offices across the Southwest, the firm offers the scale of a large organization with the closeness of a community-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Central Texas Water Resources practice, developing expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, conveyance, groundwater, storage, and water/wastewater treatment
• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy
• Cultivate long-term relationships with clients, partners, agencies, and industry leaders
• Represent the organization in client meetings, interviews, and professional forums
• Collaborate across office locations to leverage collective water resources capabilities
• Mentor staff and reinforce strong technical standards and team culture
• Serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Principal on major water resources projects, providing high-level oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Water Resources and/or Water/Wastewater
• Strong project management experience, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource oversight
• Experience working with municipalities, water districts, river authorities, counties, or state agencies
• Advanced knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, water/wastewater systems, and relevant environmental regulations
• Demonstrated success in practice growth, client development, and business acquisition
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-management skills

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid/flexible schedules, flexible environment, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Professional Growth

Continuing education, licensing support, leadership development, training programs, and internal learning platforms.

Multiple health plans, dependent FSA, HSA contributions, employer 401(k) contributions, employer-paid life and disability coverage, and performance bonuses.

Mental health resources, wellness initiatives, culture committees, and charitable giving match.

Benefits

As listed above, including health plans, FSA/HSA, 401(k) contributions, life and disability coverage, and bonuses.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Civil Engineering