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Civil Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Water & Wastewater

Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Richardson
2380 Performance Drive (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Description Civil Engineering Project Advisor (PE), Water & Wastewater, Richardson, TX Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Advisor within our Water & Wastewater practice in Richardson, TX. This senior-level role provides a unique opportunity to offer strategic leadership and technical expertise while helping expand Halff's water and wastewater presence across Texas. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience delivering water utility projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage systems, and pipeline infrastructure. This position offers long-term growth, leadership influence, and the opportunity for employee ownership in a people-first, employee-owned firm. What you will do: Provide technical and strategic guidance to project stakeholders and leadership across water and wastewater projects. Lead planning, design, and evaluation of civil engineering systems, including treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, storage, and related infrastructure. Establish design criteria and specifications by analyzing flow rates, loading conditions, material stresses, and regulatory requirements. Review and interpret drawings, surveys, maps, reports, aerial photography, and geotechnical data to support project planning and execution. Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to clients, public officials, and multidisciplinary teams. Develop cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor. Collaborate closely with architects, surveyors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory criteria. Perform site visits, inspections, and evaluations throughout design and construction phases. Support business development efforts and mentor technical staff as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. What you will need: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited). Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas. Minimum 10 years of experience in water and wastewater project delivery. Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools specific to water and wastewater infrastructure. Working knowledge of local, state, and regulatory codes and standards. Proven project management and leadership experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences. Business development experience preferred. Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and integrity. Willingness to travel to project and construction sites as needed. Ability to perform site visits and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs). The Halff Water & Wastewater Advantage We leverage more than 65 years of experience in the water utilities industry to develop creative, sound solutions. Our teams have completed hundreds of miles of pipeline projects including new, replacement and rehabilitation for sizes up to 120-inches in diameter. Full toolbox of technology resources. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. Relocation bonus provided for qualified candidates. Learn more about Halff's Water & Wastewater services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff Water & Wastewater Services Water Supply Water Transmission and Distribution Wastewater Collection Elevated and Ground Storage Tanks Equipment and Pump Selection Hydraulic Modeling Lift Stations Company Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans) Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Health Savings Account (HSA) 529 College Savings Plan Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Plan Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required) Experience 10 years: Experience delivering water utility projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage systems, and pipeline infrastructure (required) Licenses & Certifications Professional Engineer (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.