Civil Engineering Team Leader, Water & Wastewater

Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
10800 Financial Centre Parkway (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2026
Description Civil Engineering Team Leader, Water & Wastewater 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 and Wastewater Engineering practice are 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. What you will do: 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 Land Development 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. What you will need: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree 15 years of experience to support Water & Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility design, and planning Water & Wastewater System planning and design Licensed PE, preferably in Arkansas or can 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, and have focus on quality, integrity and success Demonstrated experience in business development, project delivery, and team/resource management is required The Halff Water & Wastewater Advantage We leverage more than 65 years of experience in the water utilities industry to develop creative and sound solutions. Interdisciplinary team can provide full services from land development to treatment facility design. 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. Learn more about Halff's Water & Wastewater services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff's Water & Wastewater Treatment Services & Water & Wastewater Conveyance & Pumps Services: Biosolids Handling Facility Design, Facility Master Plans & Facility Optimization Instrumentation, Control & SCADA Membrane Technologies & Odor Control Process & Equipment Selection Regulatory Compliance & Treatment Facilities Water Supply & Wastewater Collection Elevated & Ground Storage Tanks Water Transmission & Distribution Flow Measurement/Metering Water Pumping Facilities Sanitary Lift Stations & Force Mains Equipment & Pump Selection Hydraulic Modeling 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. #LI-SV1 #ExpProf Qualifications Education Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required) Experience 15 years: Experience to support Water& Wastewater Utility projects including pipeline and facility design, and planning (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.