THE OPPORTUNITY

K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager with 10 or more years of experience in planning, design, and project management on water and wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects to work from either Dallas or our Austin Office focusing on managing utility design and municipal water/wastewater projects. Recent and ongoing design projects include design of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, and water modeling.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Working with junior staff and assisting in the direction of other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans
• Performing civil engineering planning and analysis, detailing, and plan set production
• Project management responsibilities include task, budget, and schedule management, as well as client interaction.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to manage, lead, and develop junior staff while working on a diverse range of public infrastructure projects throughout KFA's Central Texas offices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 6 months of hire
• 10-15 years of experience in municipal infrastructure including water and wastewater pipelines, storage tanks, and pump station project planning, detailed design, and construction administration
• 3 or more years of experience in project management and client service, including successful budget and schedule controls
• 3 or more years of experience in managing and mentoring junior staff
• Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team at others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to convey engineering information concisely to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate would possess specific experience performing work in a variety of municipalities and has experience giving Council/Board presentations.
• Successful experience with writing Statements of Qualifications and sales activities

ABOUT US

KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients in Texas. With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston, and San Antonio, we provide opportunities in the fields of transportation, water, wastewater, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.

At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought, and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.

What else sets us apart?

• We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
• We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
• We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.

At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year. We are also the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions that illustrate our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession, including:

• 2023 Engineering Excellence Award, Water/Wastewater Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
• 2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award, Emergency Repair Category | APWA Texas Chapter
• 2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
• 2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award | North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Award
• 2017 Employer of the Year Award | Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter

THE BENEFITS

At KFA we offer our team members:

• Opportunity to succeed in your career
• A competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays

We also offer additional perks including alternative work week schedules and possible work from home 1 to 2 days a week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. KFA is an equal opportunity employer.