Civil Engineering Team Leader, Water​/Wastewater

Civil Engineering Team Leader, Water/Wastewater, Little Rock, Arkansas

Halff has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineering Team Leader in Little Rock, AR. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on Water/Wastewater in the consulting industry and/or working with, or for, public and private sector clients. The successful candidate should have experience managing Water/Wastewater Utility projects or coordinating tasks of moderate size and complexity, make decisions independently and resolve complex problems.

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, candidates must be able to perform business development, manage budgets, personnel, schedules, sub‑consultants, and client interaction. The candidate must also have the ability to support operations managers and practice leaders in business development and pursuit of Water/Wastewater Utility opportunities. Halff’s Water/Wastewater Engineering practice is primed for growth and we are looking for someone to lead the way in growing this practice within our firm and in the Central Arkansas area.

This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

• Providing strong leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to an existing exceptional Water/Wastewater Engineering Team.
• Lead civil design and production staff in planning, design, and execution of water/wastewater projects of moderate to advanced size and complexity.
• Make decisions independently and resolve complex problems.
• Manage direct reports.
• Be responsible for business development and manage budgets, personnel, schedules, sub‑consultants, and client interactions.
• Support operations managers and practice leaders in business development and pursuit of Water/Wastewater opportunities.
• Team performance (production, profitability, quality, staffing, etc.).
• Maintain and further develop client relationships throughout the Little Rock area and beyond.
• Identify business opportunities and lead the successful pursuit of land development design projects.
• Directly manage projects and oversee project managers on various projects.
• Work closely with other Halff leaders and manage resources to successfully workshare across the company on multiple projects.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• 15 years of experience supporting Water/Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility design, and planning.
• Water/Wastewater system planning and design experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, preferably in Arkansas or able to obtain immediately.
• Water/Wastewater treatment experience is a plus.
• Responsible for business development, production, and staffing.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be self‑directed yet a team player, with focus on quality, integrity and success.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, project delivery, and team/resource management is required.

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (including Veterans Day for 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.

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.