Flood Management Evaluation Engineer / Project Manager

Job overview

The Flood Management Evaluation Engineer / Project Manager role is onsite in Austin, TX, with agency in-office requirements. Compensation is described as commensurate with experience and qualifications; the posting lists monthly salary ranges by classification and licensure. The Texas Water Development Board works to secure Texas's water future, including flood planning and flood-control project programs. The role coordinates technical evaluations and consultant contracts for flood-management studies, helping communities and regional planning groups advance flood-risk reduction. It monitors project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and compliance so TWDB-funded work meets program requirements and supports flood planning across Texas.

What you'll do

• Assist with professional-services contracts, scopes, budgets, RFQs, proposal reviews, negotiations, contractor oversight, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals
• help develop FME program policies and processes
• coordinate with communities, contractors, agencies, regional planning groups, and local sponsors
• monitor schedules, budgets, costs, and performance
• review engineering documents for deficiencies and compliance
• manage project requirements and payment requests
• provide information, training, and outreach
• maintain project records and databases.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flood management evaluation

engineer

project manager

austin tx

texas water development board

flood risk reduction

flood planning

hydrologic modeling

engineering contracts

project management

texas water

in-office requirements

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives.
• A $5,000 recruitment bonus may be available to selected licensed engineering candidates external to TWDB.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and applicable Texas Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training credentials and experience for the classification. Licensed external engineers may be eligible for a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected.

About the employer

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors. Sector: 92.