Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Water Resources/Stormwater at Halff in Austin, TX

Job description

• Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE), Water Resources/Stormwater, Austin, TX (South)
• Halff is seeking a Civil/Stormwater Engineer to join our expanding Water Resources Engineering team as Project Manager in Austin, TX. In this role, you will lead and manage water resources projects, delivering hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage and watershed management, FEMA floodplain analysis, and early‑stage design solutions for both public and private stormwater infrastructure projects.
• The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and related civil engineering disciplines. You are a technically strong, solutions‑oriented professional who thrives on helping communities and developing cost‑effective, maintainable, and sustainable designs for municipalities, government agencies, and private developers. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build a long‑term career with Halff, contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects while growing professionally and personally—with potential for future ownership in the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• 5-10 years of experience, leading and/or supporting projects including watershed studies, stormwater master plans, H&H modeling, and drainage support for public works, transportation and land development projects.
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision, with a focus on quality, integrity and success
• Must have technical experience with water resources software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and/or CADD
• Experience with 2D modeling software packages are beneficial but not required
• Established client relationships in Central Texas a plus.
• CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) is preferred.
• Education
• Required
• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience
• Required
• Technical experience with water resources software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and/or CADD
• Experience leading and/or supporting projects including watershed studies, stormwater master plans, H&H modeling, and drainage support for public works, transportation and land development projects
• Licenses & Certifications
• Required
• Professional Engineer

Skills

Required

• HEC-HMS
• HEC-RAS
• ArcGIS
• CADD
• 2D modeling software packages

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.