TWDB - Water Resources Engineer or Project Manager; Engineer II-V​/Project Manager III-IV-S

TWDB - 26-39:
Water Resources Engineer or Project Manager (Engineer II-V / Project Manager III-IV-S)

Agency: Texas Water Development Board

Location: Austin, TX

Date Posted: December 12, 2025

Application: Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First‑time applicants must create an account at  and then apply at  For more information, visit

Join the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Protection Planning Grant Department as a Water Resources Engineer or Project Manager. The role supports statewide flood risk reduction by reviewing grant applications, overseeing grant processes, and ensuring projects align with program goals. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives.

Essential Job Functions

• 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, 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 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 documents.
• Manages various aspects of projects, recommends courses 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state,…