Program Manager - Water Resources Engineering H&H

About the role

Kleinfelder’s Design team is seeking a Program Manager to join our Public Works/Water Resources team in Texas. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing our team's capabilities and executing client projects, primarily for local governments, the Texas Water Development Board, and the General Land Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful execution and completion of client projects, including stormwater master planning, stormwater infrastructure improvements design, streambank and stream channel protection design, and floodplain mapping.
• Guide and mentor team members in performing complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, Bentley StormCAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and 2D modeling.
• Develop flood mitigation plans, including green infrastructure planning, buyouts, and large-scale drainage planning, and analyze/design detention and conveyance facilities.
• Create watershed ordinance and drainage criteria manuals, collaborating with local governments, engineers, and the public to update criteria for property, infrastructure, and water quality protection.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Manage employees and lead a team-oriented approach to technical staff guidance.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in public works studies and designs, stream stability, streambank protection designs, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, stormwater quality management, and water resources planning.
• A Master of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• A Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Texas.
• A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) License is preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, Bentley StormCAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, and 2D modeling (RAS, XPSMWM, Innovyze InfoWorks ICM).
• Leadership qualities and the ability to guide technical staff in a team-oriented manner.