Water Resources Engineer / Senior Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is hiring a Water Resources Engineer / Senior Project Manager for its Austin, Texas office. The role works collaboratively with clients, contractors, regulators, government officials, and multidisciplinary teams on water resources projects of varying complexity. Work may include stormwater management and compliance, watershed and floodplain management, National Flood Insurance Program permitting and map revisions, flood mitigation analyses, permitting and design, drainage master planning, waterways development, bridge and culvert designs, water resources and construction permitting, and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System services.

The position participates throughout the project lifecycle, from conception through construction, contributing to analysis, design, plans and specifications, permit applications, bidding, and construction engineering. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert, sharing knowledge through meetings, conferences, articles, and mentoring as their career progresses.

CEC describes itself as an employee-owned company with a small-firm work environment and large-firm opportunities. The company offers the opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. CEC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas.
• 10 or more years of experience with water resources projects in one or more of hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management and compliance, or dam safety engineering.
• Experience with TxDOT.
• Strong experience with hydrologic and hydraulic processes and expertise in modeling these processes.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS.
• Experience producing engineering drawings.
• Experience mentoring and managing staff.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to write and prepare technical reports.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with 2D hydraulic modeling tools such as InfoWorks ICM or FLO-2D.
• Familiarity with applications of Low Impact Development, Green Infrastructure, and/or Nature-Based Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced engineering design tasks on complex water resource projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support design and assessment of surface water systems and infrastructure.
• Develop detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and reports, and support permit applications.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews on projects.
• Provide mentoring, training, and oversight for staff.
• Manage water resource-related projects and tasks.
• Pursue client management and business development opportunities.
• Contribute to project analysis, design, permitting, bidding, and construction engineering.
• Share technical knowledge through meetings, conferences, articles, and mentoring.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior