Project Advisor, Public Works & Local Infrastructure

Project Advisor, Public Works & Local Infrastructure, Fort Worth, TX

Halff has an opening for an experienced Professional Civil Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Advisor within our Public Works & Local Infrastructure practice in Fort Worth, TX. This senior-level role provides a unique opportunity to offer strategic leadership and technical expertise while helping expand Halff's Public Works & Local Infrastructure presence across Texas. The ideal candidate brings 12 or more years of experience delivering public works, municipal roadway, drainage, detention, water/wastewater utility design, and/or utilities design. The position will be for a Project Manager interested in managing design and construction for a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects. Projects include, yet not limited to, roadways, drainage systems, water and wastewater pipelines, civil site work and associated civil improvements in land development as well as public parks and trails facilities. 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 Public Works & Local Infrastructure projects.
• Lead planning, design, and evaluation of civil engineering systems, including roadways, drainage systems, water and wastewater pipelines, civil site work and associated civil improvements in land development as well as public parks and trails facilities.
• 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 engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in utility and public works design.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools specific to Public Works & Local Infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and regulatory codes and standards.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.
• Strong ability to train and mentor staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in project scope development, professional services fee development and staffing projections.
• Experience in producing winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager.
• Must be proficient in project management, administration and supervision.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines.
• Positive attitude, self-directed.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
• 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 Public Works & Local Infrastructure Advantage

• Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion
• Halff's Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables

Learn more about Halff's Public Works & Local Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff Public Works & Local Infrastructure Services

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, Georgia and Arizona.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.