Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer — Denver

CDM Smith; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an entry‑level Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Services Team in Denver, CO. Under Direct Supervision, you can expect to perform basic complexity calculations, modeling, data analysis, and on-site evaluations for water resources projects across multiple domains.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 1 year of experience, with travel up to 10%. You will engage with GIS/CAD tools and hydrology concepts while contributing to climate and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Under Direct Supervision, you can expect to perform basic complexity calculations, modeling, data analysis, designs, on site evaluations and/or other similar evaluations for water resources projects including
• Climate change adaptation
• Coastal analysis and engineering
• Collection systems
• CSO's
• Dams
• Drainage
• Economics and planning
• Ecosystem restoration
• Flood management
• Green infrastructure
• Groundwater
• Hydroelectric power
• Hydrology and hydraulics
• Integrated resource planning; irrigation
• Open channels
• Outfalls
• Planning
• Pressure conduits
• Probability and risk analysis
• Reservoirs
• Sedimentation
• Spillways, gates, and outlet works
• Stream, rivers and wetlands
• Stormwater management
• Urban watersheds
• Water law and regulations
• Watershed management
• Water supply planning and systems
• Water quality
• You may pose technical questions that support development of the TKM body of knowledge and you may support TKM content development as directed.

Skills

GIS

CAD 3D/4D

Hydraulics

Communication

Scripting languages

Mathematical models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CADD 3D/4D

Microsoft Excel

Mathematical models

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an entry‑level Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Services Team in Denver, CO. Under Direct Supervision, you can expect to perform basic complexity calculations, modeling, data analysis, and on-site evaluations for water resources projects across multiple domains.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 1 year of experience, with travel up to 10%. You will engage with GIS/CAD tools and hydrology concepts while contributing to climate and infrastructure