Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

Prevail Recruiting; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Job summary

An established engineering and consulting firm in Western Colorado seeks a Senior Civil Engineer I to lead projects across land development, infrastructure, and floodplain management. You will mentor staff, manage scopes and budgets, and build strong client relationships for ongoing engagements.

Ideal candidates have PE licensure in CO/ NM or reciprocal within 90 days, 12–22 years of civil experience, and advanced hydrology/hydraulic modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Colorado and New Mexico PE licensure or reciprocal within 90 days.
• 12–22 years of progressive civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets with minimal oversight.
• Independently manage scope, budget, schedule and client expectations across multiple projects.
• Lead competitive proposals and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth.
• Provide advanced technical leadership and sound engineering decisions.
• Serve as QA/QC reviewer and technical authority for deliverables.
• Act as Engineer of Record for applicable projects and review work.
• Support construction milestones, field troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Maintain key client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Coordinate with public agencies, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Resolve issues while maintaining professional relationships.
• Develop new client relationships and expand services.
• Lead new technical services and initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership and strategic planning.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Client management

Technical leadership

Hydraulic analysis

2D/3D design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

EPA SWMM

Job description

An established engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer I to join its Glenwood Springs team. This opportunity combines technical leadership, project management, client relationship development, and mentorship on complex civil engineering projects throughout Western Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West.

The Civil Team delivers commercial, residential, municipal, and institutional site development projects, including mountain residences, ranch estates, schools, public infrastructure improvements, and mixed-use developments. Clients include local governments, ski resorts, developers, architects, and property owners.

Projects address land development, infrastructure, grading, drainage, utilities, transportation, and floodplain management. The work requires practical engineering judgment and creative problem-solving in mountain communities with unique design and construction challenges.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about living and working in Western Colorado and contributing to a collaborative team focused on practical solutions, technical quality, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets with minimal oversight.
• Independently manage scope, budget, schedule and client expectations across multiple projects or major components of complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Lead competitive proposal pursuits and contribute to strategic business development.
• Direct, mentor, and review the work of junior engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
• Provide advanced technical leadership, creative problem-solving, and sound engineering decision-making.
• Serve as a QA/QC reviewer and technical authority for engineering deliverables.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for applicable projects and review work prepared by internal staff and external consultants.
• Support critical construction milestones, field troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Maintain and strengthen key client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and Client Service Manager.
• Coordinate with public agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Resolve project and client issues while maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Support or lead team management activities, including supervision of direct reports where applicable.
• Develop new client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Lead or support new technical services, practice areas, and business initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership, strategic planning, and sector-wide business development.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance for CAD production and fieldwork, with limited direct production responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Colorado and New Mexico, or the ability to obtain reciprocal licensure within 90 days of hire.
• 12-22 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design practices, project delivery methods, and industry standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and related design, data collection, analysis, and project management software.
• Expert-level hydrologic and hydraulic analysis experience using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, HEC-SSP, and related modeling platforms, including working knowledge of 2D hydraulic modeling.
• Significant experience in site development, land development, municipal infrastructure, floodplain analysis, stormwater management, drainage design, or related civil engineering disciplines.
• Thorough understanding of engineering project safety requirements and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex technical and project challenges.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to balance creativity and innovation with sound engineering judgment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to technical excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring developing engineers.
• Established relationships within Colorado's development, municipal, and engineering communities.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and managing projects from planning through construction.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality projects that positively impact Western Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Performance-based incentive compensation.