Program Manager - Water Resources Engineering H&H

Kleinfelder•Austin - 71, TX

16h

About The Position

Kleinfelder’s Design team is seeking a Program Manager to support its Public Works/Water Resources team in Texas. The role focuses on ensuring successful execution and completion of client projects, primarily for local governments, the Texas Water Development Board, and the General Land Office. The position offers potential for career growth and advancement and includes managing employees and collaborating with management, technical experts, construction leaders, stakeholders, local governments, engineers, and the public. Projects and technical work include stormwater master planning and infrastructure improvements; streambank and stream channel protection; hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling, including 1D, 2D, and unsteady-state modeling; floodplain mapping; water quality and low-impact development design; bridge and culvert hydraulics and design; sediment transport analysis; stormwater impact and mitigation analysis; and detention and retention design. The role also involves flood mitigation planning, drainage criteria development, watershed ordinance preparation, and stream stabilization and restoration.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in public works studies and designs, stream stability, streambank protection designs, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, stormwater quality management, and water resources planning.
Master of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or equivalent.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas.
Proficiency in relevant software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, Bentley StormCAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and 2D modeling tools such as RAS, XPSMWM, and Innovyze InfoWorks ICM.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and guide technical staff with a team-oriented leadership approach.
Following an offer, satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) license.
Demonstrated expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling at scales ranging from large river basins to small sites.
Experience with flood risk reduction through mitigation.
Experience in stream stabilization and restoration using natural channel design approaches.

Responsibilities

Ensure successful execution and completion of client projects.
Perform and guide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mentor team members in complex modeling.
Develop flood mitigation solutions, including green infrastructure planning, non-structural practices such as buyouts, master drainage planning, and detention and conveyance facility analysis and design.
Prepare watershed ordinances and drainage criteria manuals, collaborating with local governments, engineers, and the public to update criteria for property, infrastructure, and water quality protection.
Cultivate strong stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities for business growth.
Manage employees and guide technical staff in a team-oriented manner.
Implement natural channel design approaches to address eroded banks and safeguard infrastructure.