Career Pathways to Engineering
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) invites licensed engineers to apply for positions with our agency.
Engineers at the TWDB are part of an elite team of professionals making a difference for Texans every day.
TWDB engineers
- contribute to statewide water supply and flood planning activities,
- work with cutting-edge technology and programs,
- support development of state water and flood policies, and
- review proposed water and flood infrastructure projects.
Whether you're new to the workforce or established in your career, the TWDB supports your career progression and goals.
We offer TWDB engineers
- financial assistance to help earn and maintain their E.I.T. and P.E. licenses, and
- mentoring and learning opportunities by working with and under other P.E.s
Licensed engineering candidates that are currently not employed by the TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if hired.
TWDB Talks: Engineers in Water
Why Our Engineers Love Working at the TWDB
Meaningful Work
"I was working in the private sector doing residential land development when the 2008 recession hit and layoffs started. When I first came to the TWDB, I thought I'd stay for a couple of months before moving back to the private sector. More than 15 years later, I'm still here because I believe in the work I do at the Texas Water Development Board." — Joe Koen, P.E., Manager - Regional Water Project Development
Participating in the Big Picture
"When I heard about the TWDB's Flood Planning Program, I knew I wanted to be part of it. I had been working at the municipal level because that's where the flood planning had been happening. My job at the TWDB gives me the opportunity to use my skills to look at flood from a more macro perspective. It's exciting to be a part of something new. The culture is very open to innovative and creative ideas." — Kelley Rich, P.E., Engineer - Flood Modeling
"When you work for a private company, typically you are working on a very small puzzle piece. For me personally, it's important to see the entire puzzle. At the TWDB, my work feels more expansive-I play a role in each step of the process, from identifying problems all the way to developing solutions, and figuring how to implement those solutions." — Amin Kiaghadi, Ph.D., P.E., Team lead - Coastal Science
Work-Life Balance
"Being a parent, the flexibility is top-notch. Working at the TWDB has allowed me the ability to be there for my family. Whether it's caring for a sick child or attending a parent-teacher conference, I know that I am able to be present in the moments that matter most." — Mireya Loewe, Assistant Director - Regional Water Project Development
Professional Development
"At the TWDB, conferences, trainings, and other educational opportunities count toward my work hours, and my manager has been extremely supportive when I've expressed interest in professional development opportunities." — Jenna Rao, P.E., P.G., Engineer - Flood Modeling
"I started as a mechanical engineer and now I'm a full-fledged civil engineer. If you want a career change or to explore various engineering fields, working at the TWDB gives you the opportunity to develop new skills." — Malcolm Hamilton, P.E., Manager - Flood Protection Planning Grant
Variety
"I think one of the big reasons I've stayed at the TWDB for almost 25 years now is the level of engagement my job offers. No two days look the same. Sometimes my top priority for the day shifts within the first hour of the workday. I never get bored and I'm always growing; that makes it easy to stay." — Nancy Richards, Manager - Regional Water Project Development