Water Resources Engineer
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
A growing multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support its expanding Water Resources practice in the Denver area. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of drainage, stormwater, flood control, watershed, and municipal infrastructure projects across Colorado and the Mountain West.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and collaborating with public agencies to develop resilient infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage, stormwater, and flood control projects.
- Prepare drainage reports, stormwater management plans, floodplain studies, and watershed assessments.
- Develop and apply H&H models using industry-standard software.
- Support the planning and design of storm drain systems, detention facilities, channels, culverts, and flood mitigation improvements.
- Coordinate with municipalities, transportation agencies, flood districts, and project stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports, design calculations, exhibits, and client presentations.
- Support project management efforts including schedules, budgets, and client communication.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to project delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- PE license required or ability to obtain in the near future.
- 5+ years of experience in water resources, drainage, flood control, or stormwater engineering.
- Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, InfoWorks, TUFLOW, or similar modeling software.
- Familiarity with FEMA studies, drainage master planning, and floodplain analysis.
- Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Strong backlog of drainage and water resources projects throughout Colorado.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale watershed, flood mitigation, and municipal infrastructure programs.
- Clear growth path toward Project Manager and technical leadership roles.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
- Collaborative culture with significant investment in employee development and mentorship.
- Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and excellent benefits.
Ideal Backgrounds
- Water Resources Engineer
- Drainage Engineer
- Flood Control Engineer
- Stormwater Engineer
- H&H Engineer
- Civil Engineer with municipal infrastructure experience
This position is well suited for an engineer seeking greater project ownership, increased client exposure, and a long-term pathway into leadership while remaining highly involved in technically challenging water resources projects.
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