Water Resources Engineering Manager

McAdams; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams is a full-service engineering and design firm with offices in TX. We seek a Technical Manager to lead a production team, mentor Water Resources Designers, and drive project execution from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes site civil design, flood studies, storm drainage, and cross‑disciplinary coordination with architects, contractors, and utilities. Texas PE and civil engineering expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering
• Texas PE license
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, storm drainage modeling software (HEC-HMS, StormCAD, HydraFlow, etc.), and flood modeling software (HEC-RAS)
• Possess technical expertise in site civil engineering as it applies to stormwater and natural resources
• Candidate should be prepared to provide work samples and/or take a CAD assessment

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team, provide resource management, resolve technical and design problems, coach and mentor designers
• Design and produce civil engineering construction documents (site plans, utility plan/profile, design reports, specifications)
• Preparation of local and FEMA flood studies
• Storm drainage and culvert design
• Site grading, earthworks, and sediment/erosion control design and permitting
• Coordination with architects, landscape architects, contractors, and owners
• Coordination with local and third-party utility providers

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Resource management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

HydraFlow

HEC-RAS

Job description

McAdams is a full-service engineering and design firm with offices in TX. We seek a Technical Manager to lead a production team, mentor Water Resources Designers, and drive project execution from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes site civil design, flood studies, storm drainage, and cross‑disciplinary coordination with architects, contractors, and utilities. Texas PE and civil engineering expertise are essential.