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Practice Leader - Water Resources - Hydrology/Hydraulics

Pape-Dawson
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
Overview

Job Description:

The Practice Leader will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our projects, providing technical expertise, and driving strategic growth through efficiency improvements and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders.
  • Provide overall guidance on the design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects.
  • Prepare proposals and client agreements.
  • Monitor project tasks, budgets and schedules with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
  • Responsible for the oversight of technical and professional development of project team(s).
  • Participate in developing company design and production standards including needs assessments and deploying efficiency and innovation initiatives.
  • Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • 15 years of professional engineering experience, including 10 years as a licensed P.E.
  • Proven ability to address and resolve complex challenges for public-sector clients in the local market.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential preferred.
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees in an organization.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders.
  • Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and support personnel.
  • Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations.
  • Must be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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