Water Resources Program Manager – Public Works (TX)

Kleinfelder; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder in Texas seeks a Program Manager to lead the Public Works/Water Resources projects, coordinating with management, technical staff, and construction leaders to ensure on-time delivery for local governments, TWDB, and GLO.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in water resources, holds a Texas PE, and is skilled in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with tools like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, and ArcGIS. Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public works studies and designs, stream stability, and water resources planning.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) license preferred.
• Proficiency in software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, Bentley StormCAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and 2D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, guiding and mentoring team members to perform complex modeling.
• Flood mitigation planning: develop solutions from green infrastructure to large-scale master drainage planning and detention/ conveyance design.
• Watershed ordinance and drainage criteria manual preparation with collaboration from governments, engineers, and the public.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Role will include managing employees.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE License (TX)

CFM License preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA-SWMM

Bentley StormCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

2D modeling (RAS, XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM)

Job description

Kleinfelder in Texas seeks a Program Manager to lead the Public Works/Water Resources projects, coordinating with management, technical staff, and construction leaders to ensure on-time delivery for local governments, TWDB, and GLO.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in water resources, holds a Texas PE, and is skilled in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with tools like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, and ArcGIS. Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential to drive project success.