Texas Water Development Board · 5 hours ago
TWDB - 26-46: Senior Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager (Engineer V-VI or Project Manager IVS-V)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$7,047.08/mo - $9,214.87/mo
4+ years expThe Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is dedicated to ensuring a secure water future for Texas. They are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager to provide senior leadership in flood modeling and mapping, ensuring compliance with technical standards and overseeing project activities.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides a senior leadership role in the Flood Modeling Department
Provides senior technical leadership to the statewide floodplain modeling program designed to inform stakeholders of flood risk and to support regional and state flood planning, including the development of relevant technical standards and procedures
Manages certain project activities within the department, including coordinating external activities and training, leading, and assigning or prioritizing the work of the team
Develops and applies floodplain models according to agency-approved technical standards and procedures
Supports efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program
Coordinates with federal, state, and local entities to collect NFIP and RiskMAP engineering data in support of floodplain mapping needs
Develops, reviews, and implements policies and procedures and the results of special investigations, audits, and research studies to improve program operations
Writes, reviews, and evaluates scopes of work, memos, reports, work processes, and policy documents
Serves as a liaison for the TWDB at meetings with federal, state, and local entities or the public throughout Texas to support floodplain modeling and mapping
Provides presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
Manages contracts related to floodplain modeling and mapping and assists in training and overseeing staff contract managers
Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders
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, Physical/Natural/Environmental Sciences with emphasis in Hydrologic/Hydraulic/Hydrodynamic Modeling, Surface Water Resources, or a related field
Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License: Engineer V - Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License: Engineer VI - Five years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State: Project Manager IV-S - Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State: Project Manager V - Five years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in 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 6 months of hire
Previous relevant experience developing, applying, or running hydrologic/hydraulic models using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar models
Three years progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects and/or staff (including multi-disciplinary teams)
Preferred
Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Physical/ Natural/Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Hydrologic/Hydraulic/Hydrodynamic Modeling, Surface Water Resources, or a related field
Experience with a wide range of hydrologic methods and models for a variety of watershed sizes
Experience developing unsteady, two-dimensional, or other complex hydraulic models
Experience in developing automation techniques for hydraulic models
Experience with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood hazard mapping and Base Level Engineering techniques
Experience developing flood modeling policies and guidelines for communities or regional/state/federal agencies
Experience conducting flood risk assessments including flood damage estimations and benefit cost analysis
Experience in flood analytics including data analysis, data visualization and communication
Experience with developing flood mitigation planning, modeling, and design solutions
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Experience in Project Management, mentoring, and/or training
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives
Company
Texas Water Development Board
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Kyhos CPA, CGMA, MBA
Financial Compliance - Manager, CFO to GO
Lauren Munguia
Chief Communications Officer
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