Bachelor's degree in civil or water resources engineering, hydrogeology, or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
10+ years of relevant experience with public and private water utilities.
Broad experience in water utility planning and water supply development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven project and client management experience.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
Responsibilities
Serve as project manager or technical lead for water supply projects.
Plan and execute water supply studies and evaluate alternatives.
Manage design, permitting, bidding, and construction oversight of groundwater wells.
Advise clients on water supply strategies and develop scopes of work.
Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
Review technical reports prepared by engineers and scientists.
Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering professional growth.
Benefits
Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams on innovative projects.
Enhance technical and project management skills within a leadership role.
Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts community water resources.
Opportunity to advise and support a diverse range of clients.
Access to professional development and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description
This position offers the opportunity to advise water utilities, municipalities, and private-sector clients while supporting projects from planning and strategy through design, permitting, implementation, and operations across Texas and beyond. Responsibilities will include evaluating water supply alternatives, supporting groundwater development and infrastructure projects, advising clients on regulatory and permitting requirements, and helping utilities navigate increasingly complex water resource challenges. Professionals who are passionate about helping communities secure sustainable water supplies and advancing innovative water resource solutions are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a project manager or technical lead for water supply projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver work on schedule and within budget
Plan and execute water supply studies, including evaluation of alternatives, conceptual design, cost estimating, and economic analysis
Manage projects involving the design, permitting, bidding, and construction oversight of groundwater wells and related infrastructure
Advise clients on water supply strategies and develop clear, accurate scopes of work and budgets
Present findings and recommendations to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
Review technical reports and analyses prepared by engineers and scientists
Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering technical excellence and professional growth across project teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil, water resources, or environmental engineering, hydrogeology, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas[DH1] , or ability to obtain by reciprocity
15 years+ of relevant experience, including work supporting regional, municipal, and investor-owned water utilities.
Broad experience in water utility planning and water supply development, including aspects of water quality, treatment, infrastructure, operations, permitting, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Proven project and client management experience
Clear, concise, technical, and non-technical writing skills
Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field
Active NCEES record and ability to obtain licensure in additional states
Experience with fresh and brackish groundwater supply development, wellfield planning, aquifer storage and recovery, or managed aquifer recharge.[DH2] [BS3]
Familiarity with Texas water resources regulations, groundwater management, and water utility operations
Public water supply well planning, permitting, design, and construction[DH4] [BS5]
Experience with hydraulic distribution modeling, GIS, data analytics, or water resource planning tools
Demonstrated success in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management
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