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Water Resources Civil Engineer

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for: Huitt-Zollars Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Water Resources Civil Engineer Role Description

Huitt‑Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Water Resources Civil Engineer (Eng IV) with 5-10 years of experience in our Austin location. Preference is a licensed engineer in the state of Texas. Experience in the Austin area is desired. The role will include providing oversight of a diverse range of stormwater projects in addition to managing project budgets and business development.

The position will include working collaboratively in a team environment providing engineering analysis and design for public works infrastructure, urban development, and transportation projects.

Location

Austin, Texas

Employment Type

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type

Salary

Registration(s)

Professional Engineer in the state of Texas

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and drainage analysis and design
  • Utilize software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, Micro Station ORD-DU, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS for design and analysis
  • Conduct quality reviews on H&H work to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Develop scopes of work, fee estimates, and proposals for H&H projects and tasks
  • Support client engagement, permitting, and regulatory compliance with FEMA, TxDOT, and local agencies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
  • Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
  • Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
  • Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
  • Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
  • Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
  • Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
  • Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Role Competencies
  • Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
  • Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
  • Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
  • Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
  • 5-10 years of civil engineering design experience
  • Strong technical skills in a wide range of hydrologic & hydraulic analyses
  • Utilize software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, Micro Station ORD-DU, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS for design and analysis
  • Ability to mentor staff in the preparation of civil engineering documents and specifications
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas
Core Value Competencies

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies

About Huitt-Zollars
  • Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee‑owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
  • Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world‑class professional services. Learn more about a career with #team

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Benefits & Perks
  • Health insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee…
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