Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Position Overview

I’m representing an engineering consultancy in Austin, Texas that is looking to add a Water Resources Engineer/Project Engineer to support a growing portfolio of water resources projects. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys a mix of technical design, project coordination, and client facing work, with a clear pathway toward Project Manager responsibility.

Location: Austin, Texas

If this role is of interest, please apply below.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver water resources drainage design, including engineering calculations, cost estimates, and plan preparation
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, feasibility studies, specifications, and project documentation
• Support projects through design and occasional fieldwork and site visits
• Attend public meetings and support presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering technicians and graduate engineers
• Plan, direct, and coordinate project tasks to ensure delivery within agreed budgets and schedules
• Support the management of multiple projects and workstreams concurrently
• Assist with proposal development, project approaches, and client-facing activities
• Contribute to business development by supporting repeat work and new client relationships

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 5+ years’ experience in Water Resources, Drainage, or a related discipline
• Texas PE or ability to obtain PE within 6 months
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and drainage design using: HEC-HMY, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD / Bentley, GIS etc
• Comfortable working in an office-based environment with occasional field visits