TWDB - 26-82: Water Resources Engineer (Engineer II-V or Project Manager II-IV)

About the role

The Flood Protection Planning Grant department in the Flood Planning division of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the team who will have the opportunity to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas.

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, and oversees applicable reviews conducted by other Project Reviewers.
• Develops and manages grant and professional services contracts including assisting in developing scopes of work, 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.
• Counsels and assists owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract document.
• 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.
• Conducts 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 TWDB agency and external job-related trainings.
• Trains and supervises the work of others.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License: Engineer Classification Series: Engineer II: One year of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Engineer III: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Engineer IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Engineer V: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State: Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager III: One year of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager III-S: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager IV-S: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates with a Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification: Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager II: Two years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager III: Four years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager IV: Six years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas. Project Manager Classification Series: 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; or Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of Texas AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License: Engineer Classification Series: Engineer II: One year of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Engineer III: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Engineer IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Engineer V: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State: Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager III: One year of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager III-S: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager IV-S: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates with a Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification: Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager II: Two years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager III: Four years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field. Project Manager IV: Six years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas. Project Manager Classification Series: 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; or Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of Texas AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to flood planning, floodplain management, flood risk reduction, and the Flood Protection Planning Grant Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the design process.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in comprehending technical material.
• Skills in implementation planning.
• Skills in the use of logic to assess options.
• Skills in identifying complex problems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance!
• For more information about these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

Pay

• Salary ranges based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Work involves technical analysis and engineering evaluation of watershed studies reports, managing grant contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, and other required project and program documents for flood control planning projects funded by the TWDB.