ASCE Austin Branch · 2 weeks ago
TWDB - 26-39: Water Resources Engineer or Project Manager (Engineer II-V/Project Manager III-IV-S)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,986.05/mo - $8,610.84/mo
2+ years expThe Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a motivated and qualified Water Resources Engineer or Project Manager to join the Flood Protection Planning Grant Department within the Flood Planning Division. This role supports statewide flood risk reduction efforts by overseeing grants, reviewing technical work, and ensuring projects align with program goals.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the funding program
Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and, as necessary, oversees applicable reviews conducted by other Project Reviewers
Develops and manages grant and professional services contracts including assisting in developing scopes of work and budgets, and negotiating contract amendments
Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application
Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs
Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents; determines relevant deficiencies, options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations
Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays
Serves as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests
May conduct on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications
Assists owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract document
Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions
Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients
Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects
Identifies and participates in internal and external job-related trainings
Provides support for Essential Job Functions described above for additional flood planning teams due to temporary staffing conditions as assigned by division director
Assists the Discipline Lead and Office of Planning (OoP) management in identifying process improvements and areas within FPPD that need improvement or could be streamlined
Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training as necessary
Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance
Conducts outreach efforts, including public speaking
Maintains current information in TWDB’s projects database (TxWise)
May train and supervise the work of others
Participates in reviewing Regional Flood Plans, developing the State Flood Plan and related activities
Maintains confidential and sensitive information
Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Engineer II: Two years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Engineer III: Three years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Engineer IV: Six years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Engineer V: Nine years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Project Manager III: Two years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Project Manager III-S: Three years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Project Manager IV: Six years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Project Manager IV-S: Nine years of relevant work experience in Engineering or a related field
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in another U.S. state with the willingness and ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of hire
Certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Texas with the willingness and ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within twelve months of hire
Preferred
Experience developing and managing professional services contracts including developing scopes of work, budgets, and negotiating contract amendments
Knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk
Experience in planning, prioritization, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects including riverine flood control, local flood control and costal flood control projects
Experienced and skilled to ensure the flood control planning grants are utilized appropriately to facilitate identification of flood risk and planning for appropriate flood risk reduction projects and that the work done by contractors meets requirements and the purpose of the program funding
Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting
Certified Flood Plain Manager
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives
Company
ASCE Austin Branch
The Austin Branch of the Texas Section of ASCE currently covers 17 counties including: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, McCulloch, San Saba, Menard, Mills, Mason, Lampasas, Lavaca, Lee and Llano counties in Central Texas, and has a membership in excess of 1,300 civil engineers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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