Senior Water Resources Project Engineer: Lead & Deliver

HNTB; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Plano, TX is seeking a Water Resources Sr. Project Engineer to lead design calculations, reports, and plans for major infrastructure projects nationwide, partnering with project managers to deliver engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply advanced techniques, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with clients and teaming partners on multi‑discipline efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience acceptable.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level engineering design and calculations for water resources projects.
• Lead planning, work distribution, schedule, and budget on complex projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project managers throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients and partners and oversee quality of deliverables.
• Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

HEC RAS

HEC HMS

HY8

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

ORD

Job description

HNTB in Plano, TX is seeking a Water Resources Sr. Project Engineer to lead design calculations, reports, and plans for major infrastructure projects nationwide, partnering with project managers to deliver engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply advanced techniques, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with clients and teaming partners on multi‑discipline efforts.