Principal Engineer & Branch Office Manager

Overview WTC, Inc. is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Professional Engineer to serve as Seller-Doer Office Manager for our Austin, Texas office. This leadership role blends business development, project management, and office operations, requiring a driven individual who can grow client relationships, win new work, and deliver outstanding municipal civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will be a respected technical professional who thrives in a client-facing role and is motivated to build and lead a high-performing local team. Business Development & Client Relations (Seller) Identify, pursue, and win municipal civil engineering projects throughout the Central Texas region, with a focus on cities, counties, utility districts, and special districts. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, including municipal officials, city engineers, developers, and agency stakeholders. Lead the preparation of statements of qualifications (SOQs), proposals, and interview presentations for public-sector pursuits. Represent WTC, Inc., at industry conferences, municipal meetings, professional association events, and community functions to enhance the firm’s visibility. Collaborate with firm leadership to develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the Austin office. Project Delivery & Technical Leadership (Doer) Serve as Project Manager and/or Engineer of Record on municipal infrastructure projects including roadway, water, wastewater, drainage, and site development. Oversee project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that exceeds client expectations. Provide senior technical review and professional engineering seal on plans, specifications, and engineering reports. Coordinate with subconsultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities throughout the project lifecycle. Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff in engineering best practices and professional growth. Office Management & Operations Lead day-to-day operations of the Austin office, including staffing, workload planning, resource allocation, and financial performance. Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent to support the office’s growth trajectory. Monitor and manage office-level profit and loss, utilization rates, accounts receivable, and project backlog. Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering standards, local and state regulations, and company policies. Foster a collaborative, high-energy office culture aligned with WTC, Inc.’s core values. #J-18808-Ljbffr