The Details

Position Type

Work for Water

Position Title

Principal Engineer & Branch Office Manager

Position Description

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.

Position Salary

$150,000

Position Notes

Tompkins Engineering is a small civil and land surveying firm based in Andrews, TX that has been in business since 1946.

Position Minimum Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in municipal civil engineering, including design, project management, and client development.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully winning and delivering public infrastructure projects for Texas municipalities.
• Strong understanding of TxDOT standards, TCEQ regulations, municipal development codes, and local permitting processes.
• Proven ability to develop new business, grow client accounts, and meet annual revenue targets.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Texas Professional Engineering License
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in municipal civil engineering in the Texas market.
• Established relationships with Central Texas municipal clients and agencies.
• Experience opening or significantly growing a professional services office.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE, TSPE, ACEC, or APWA, WEAT.

Qualifications

Preferred Education

BSCE

Scope of Responsibilities

Tompkins Engineering is looking for a principal engineer (PE) that can manage their Austin branch office. Responsibilities include managing the marketing, operations, and personnel management of the Austin office.

Application Closing Date

December 30, 2026

Application Instructions

Contact Chad Tompkins at chad.tompkins@tompkins.engineering