Technical Leader, Water Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in Austin seeks a senior civil engineer to lead quality assurance and quality control across complex projects, performing design concept reviews and guiding project teams.

The role emphasizes strong client relationship management, mentoring staff, and contributing to proposals and qualifications while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of civil standards and industry technologies.

Qualifications

• PE license required and active.
• 10+ years of experience with large diameter water/wastewater pipelines and facilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to manage multiple design teams and concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts QA and QC activities reviewing project reports, design drawings, and specs.
• Leads design concept reviews for complex projects.
• Provides technical guidance to Project Managers and Principals.
• Contributes to pursuits including proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Maintains key client relationships at decision-making levels as client manager.
• Reviews and grows internal technical capabilities across disciplines in civil engineering.
• Mentors staff to execute detailed design and project closeout.
• Maintains familiarity with AWWA, ASCE, and ASTM standards and specs.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Design reviews

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

• Conducts Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities in reviewing project reports, design drawings, and specifications.
• Conducts Design Conceptual Reviews for complex projects.
• Provides technical guidance and recommendations to client in support of Project Managers and Project Principals.
• Contributes to pursuit efforts including proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Maintains key client relationships with personnel at a decision-making level and takes on the role of client manager.
• Reviews, recommends, and facilitates the growth of the internal technical capabilities for multiple different disciplines centered around the civil engineering industry.
• Provides consultation and solutions to leadership in company’s technical capabilities.
• Maintains relationships with industry experts and manufacturers to stay up on current industry technologies, trends, and specification requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with current AWWA, ASCE, and ASTM design standards, manuals, details, and specifications.
• Understands the business goals and project financial performance.
• May assume responsibility as Principal-in-Charge of projects or Client Manager.
• Mentor staff to execute final, detailed design and project closeout.
• Exceptional leadership, inspiring multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintains memberships in technical committees or professional practice organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering license required (PE).
• 10+ years of experience primarily with large diameter water and wastewater pipelines and facilities.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam preferred
• Time management and organization skills with the ability to be involved with multiple different design teams and concurrent projects at various design projects required.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights