Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Water Resources/Stormwater

Halff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

PTO and 8 holidays

401(k) and ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE) to lead the Water Resources/Stormwater team in South Austin. You will manage stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics analyses, FEMA floodplain studies, and early-stage infrastructure design for public and private clients, from planning through delivery.

This is a leadership role offering growth, client relationship development, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term advancement within Halff's water resources practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Texas PE license required.
• 5–10 years of experience in water resources/public works projects including stormwater.
• Strong project management and leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience with 404 permitting and work in environmentally sensitive areas.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GIS; knowledge of HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources projects from planning through delivery.
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and watershed management efforts.
• Serve as a trusted partner to clients across municipalities, agencies, and private development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and RFQs.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and technical staff.
• Contribute to the design of dams, levees, storm systems, detention facilities, culverts, and stream stabilization projects.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Client relationships

Education

ABET-accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Texas PE license

Tools

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Water Resources/Stormwater, Austin, TX

Halff is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Water Resources/Stormwater Engineering team in South Austin. In this leadership role, you will drive the delivery of impactful water resources projects across South Texas - leading hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage and watershed planning, FEMA floodplain studies, and early-stage stormwater infrastructure design for both public and private clients.

Halff is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Water Resources/Stormwater Engineering team in South Austin. In this leadership role, you will drive the delivery of impactful water resources projects across South Texas - leading hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage and watershed planning, FEMA floodplain studies, and early-stage stormwater infrastructure design for both public and private clients.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys leading teams, building client relationships, and delivering sustainable, cost-effective infrastructure that improves communities. At Halff, you’ll have the support, flexibility, and long-term growth potential - future ownership opportunities to build a meaningful career.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage water resources projects from planning through delivery
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and watershed management efforts
• Serve as a trusted partner to clients across municipalities, agencies, and private development
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and RFQs
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and technical staff
• Contribute to the design of dams, levees, storm systems, detention facilities, culverts, and stream stabilization projects
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and contract documents

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• PE license in Texas (required)
• 5-10 years of experience in water resources/public works projects, including:
  • Stormwater and drainage design
  • Watershed modeling and master drainage planning
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)
• Strong project management and leadership experience
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Experience with 404 permitting and work in environmentally sensitive areas
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GIS
• Familiarity with XP-SWMM and/or InfoWorks ICM (preferred)
• Established client relationships in South Texas (a plus)
• CFM certification (preferred)

The Halff Water Resources Advantage

• Water Resources has been a Halff core service since 1950.
• Halff provides integrated solutions through interdisciplinary services.
• Water Resources implements GIS-applied technologies (mobile GIS and asset management).
• Halff has conducted formal technical training programs for more than 30 years.

Learn more about Halff's Water solutions, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff's Water Resources Services

• Flood Control Planning and Design
• Floodplain Management, Studies and Mapping
• Coastal Engineering and Planning
• Stream Restoration Planning and Design
• Stormwater Planning, Criteria and Regulation
• Training Development and Delivery
• Water Quality Planning and Design

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our location, click here.

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including But Not Limited To

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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