Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer – Employee-Owned Leader

Schnabel Engineering; Austin, Dallas (TX, TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer with 12+ years of experience to lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies and manage client relationships in Texas. The role involves directing analyses, guiding dam rehabilitation, and supporting growth of Schnabel's dam engineering practice.

Responsibilities include project leadership from planning to construction, mentoring staff, and contributing to proposals, qualifications, and interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related ABET-accredited program; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• 12+ years of hydrologic, hydraulic, and water resources experience; Texas experience preferred.
• Experience with project management, client management, business development, and staff management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and well-organized; strong work ethic; able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: lead hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations for dams, reservoirs, levees, spillways, and water control structures.
• Project Management: manage complex dam engineering projects from planning through construction, develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing.
• Client Management & Business Development: build relationships with dam owners, utilities, and agencies; support proposals and interviews.
• Staff Management: mentor engineers and staff; support professional development and recruiting.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Water resources engineering

Project management

Client management

Staff management

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Water Resources degree

Master's degree preferred

Texas PE license or reciprocity

Tools

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer with 12+ years of experience to lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies and manage client relationships in Texas. The role involves directing analyses, guiding dam rehabilitation, and supporting growth of Schnabel's dam engineering practice.

Responsibilities include project leadership from planning to construction, mentoring staff, and contributing to proposals, qualifications, and interviews.