Water Resource Engineer III- PE Required

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Water Resources Engineer with a current Professional Engineer (PE) license and strong experience serving as a Technical Task Lead and Project Manager on hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) engineering projects. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines technical expertise in H&H analysis and modeling with the leadership skills needed to successfully manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for advanced hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for a wide range of infrastructure projects.
• Lead teams to develop and apply hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, HydroCAD, HY-8, SRH-2D, InfoDrainage, and OpenRoads Drainage.
• Evaluate drainage systems, floodplain impacts, culvert sizing, bridge hydraulics, and stormwater management strategies.
• Guide junior staff and review engineering calculations, technical reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as Technical Task Lead and/or Project Manager for hydrologic, hydraulic, and water resource projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality control.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients throughout all project phases.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address technical and scheduling challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimation.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support business growth.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Review work products to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 6+ years water resources engineering experience.
• Strong background in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and modeling tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with transportation, municipal, or water resources infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain requirements and Federal Highway Administration drainage design standards.
• Experience working with public-sector clients, including Departments of Transportation, counties, and/or municipalities.
• Active PE license in one or more of these states: CO, NM, MT, MN, ND, SD and AZ.