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

Halff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Halff, located in Austin, TX, is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager, Water Resources. This leadership role involves managing impactful water resources projects, including hydrologic analyses and drainage design.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure project success while enjoying the potential for long-term growth and meaningful career development.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary correlated with experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in water resources/public works projects.
• Experience with stormwater and drainage design.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources projects from planning through delivery.
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage design.
• Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and technical staff.

Skills

Project management

Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

Stormwater and drainage design

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited)

PE license in Texas

Tools

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Water Resources, Austin, TX

Halff is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Water Resources to join our growing 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—including 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)

Benefits

• 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.