Water Resources Team Leader — Lead Projects & Growth (LA PE)

Halff Associates, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

PTO and holidays

401(k) and ESOP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Professional Water Resources Team Leader with a Louisiana PE license to lead and grow our water resources practice in Louisiana.

You will manage a team of engineers, oversee project delivery, budgets, and client engagement, and provide technical leadership on drainage design and hydrologic analyses. Travel to project sites and collaboration with state agencies and municipalities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Water Resources project delivery.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with ICPR4 (Stormwise) and GIS.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water resources planning, and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff to ensure successful project delivery and operational performance.
• Oversee delivery of complex water resources projects within scope, time, and budget; manage team performance and budgets.
• Contribute to business development, cultivate client relationships, and assist in market growth planning.
• Provide technical guidance in drainage design and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for riverine and stormwater scenarios.
• Coordinate strategic planning with Directors and Operations Managers; support resource alignment with company goals.
• Foster professional development and ongoing staff training; stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Oversee multiple water resources projects concurrently; ensure client specifications and standards are met.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership in design, analysis, problem solving, and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, allocate resources, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Hydraulic analysis

Budget management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

ICPR4 (Stormwise)

GIS

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Professional Water Resources Team Leader with a Louisiana PE license to lead and grow our water resources practice in Louisiana.

You will manage a team of engineers, oversee project delivery, budgets, and client engagement, and provide technical leadership on drainage design and hydrologic analyses. Travel to project sites and collaboration with state agencies and municipalities are essential.