Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dallas is seeking a senior Civil Engineer specializing in water resources and stormwater to lead hydrology/hydraulics projects. You will manage feasibility studies, provide technical oversight, and coordinate multi‑discipline teams across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a PE license (Texas preferred), 10+ years of experience in water resources, and a strong network in the Dallas–Fort Worth public-infrastructure market. Domestic travel and commuting are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; Texas registration preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive water resources experience.
• Experience managing public-sector projects.
• Strong hydrologic/hydraulic modeling knowledge (HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS).
• Experience with drainage studies, floodplain analyses, and cost estimates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client interaction.
• Existing Dallas–Fort Worth market relationships desirable.
• Willingness to commute and travel; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, drainage, floodplain, water-quality, and stream-restoration projects.
• Manage feasibility studies, engineering analyses, design documentation, permitting, construction support, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee mid-sized to large stormwater, drainage, flood-control, watershed, and water-resources projects.
• Perform and/or oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses.
• Lead preparation of feasibility studies, design reports, plans, specs, cost estimates, and memoranda.
• Coordinate environmental and regulatory permitting.
• Provide technical oversight during design and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary staff, subconsultants, and teaming partners.
• Review technical work products and provide QA/QC.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Support day-to-day coordination and growth of Dallas-area operations.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater Mgmt

Drainage Design

Floodplain Analysis

Water Resources

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

QA/QC

Client Relations

Mentoring

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Texas PE preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XP-SWMM/InfoWorks ICM

SWMM

Job description

• Lead hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, drainage, floodplain, water-quality, and stream-restoration projects
• Manage feasibility studies, engineering analyses, design documentation, permitting, construction support, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Manage mid-sized to large-scale stormwater, drainage, flood-control, watershed, and water-resources projects
• Perform and/or oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and engineering analyses
• Lead preparation of feasibility studies, design reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical memoranda
• Manage floodplain, drainage, stormwater-quality, stream-restoration, and MS4-related assignments
• Coordinate environmental and regulatory permitting
• Provide technical oversight during design and construction
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations
• Coordinate multidisciplinary staff, subconsultants, and teaming partners
• Review technical work products and provide QA/QC
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical and professional development
• Support day-to-day coordination and growth of RIVUS's Dallas-area operations
• Coordinate workloads and assignments for Dallas-area technical staff
• Support recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and development of local staff
• Develop and maintain relationships with public-sector clients, prime consultants, teaming partners, and industry organizations throughout North Texas
• Identify upcoming opportunities and track procurement forecasts and solicitations
• Assist with go/no-go decisions, teaming strategies, capture planning, proposal development, statements of qualifications, technical proposals, scopes, fees, and interview presentations
• Represent RIVUS at industry meetings, conferences, procurement events, client meetings, and networking events
• Help convert RIVUS's Texas certifications and technical capabilities into sustainable project backlog
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across water resources, drainage, transportation, structural engineering, environmental services, GIS/data systems, inspection, and program/construction management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Texas PE strongly preferred or ability to obtain Texas registration
• Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources, drainage, stormwater, floodplain, or related civil engineering
• Demonstrated experience managing public-sector engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM/InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, or comparable platforms
• Experience preparing drainage studies, floodplain analyses, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with agency staff, clients, teaming partners, contractors, and technical personnel
• Experience developing client relationships, proposals, or new business strongly preferred
• Existing relationships within the Dallas–Fort Worth engineering/public-infrastructure market highly desirable
• Experience in transportation drainage, bridge/roadway hydraulics, structural coordination, flood mitigation, watershed planning, environmental permitting, utilities, or program/construction management desirable
• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Willingness and ability to commute to the office
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Availability for certain evenings and/or Saturdays for marketing/events

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater projects, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, client relationship development, and multidisciplinary team coordination. Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, project management, and technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
• HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-SWMM/InfoWorks ICM
• Public-Sector Engineering Project Management
• Client Relationship Development

Hard Skills

• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• Stormwater Management
• Drainage Design
• Floodplain Analysis
• Engineering Analysis
• Feasibility Studies
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Documentation
• Environmental Permitting

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Team Coordination
• Mentoring
• Client Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Texas PE License (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Water Resources
• Flood Control
• Watershed Planning
• Environmental Services
• Public Infrastructure
• Dallas-Fort Worth Market
• Construction Management
• Program Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Networking