Lead Hydraulics Civil Engineer — Remote/Hybrid

U.S. Department of the Interior; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Denver, Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) to lead hydraulic engineering projects and staff in Sedimentation & River Hydraulics. You will oversee technical reviews, manage resources, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance across multiple projects.

The role requires a PE license, U.S. citizenship, and ability to pass background checks; fieldwork and telework possible with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current Professional Engineer license.
• U.S. Citizenship or National status is required.
• Background investigation and suitability required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical peer reviews to ensure hydraulic work meets professional standards.
• Lead continuous improvement of group processes to ensure quality deliverables.
• Mentor staff and manage performance to build capability and high performance.
• Plan, organize, and allocate resources to execute projects and workloads.
• Monitor project execution for quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Lead decision-making, change management, and stakeholder communication for mission success.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Professional Engineering license

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Denver, Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) to lead hydraulic engineering projects and staff in Sedimentation & River Hydraulics. You will oversee technical reviews, manage resources, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance across multiple projects.

The role requires a PE license, U.S. citizenship, and ability to pass background checks; fieldwork and telework possible with supervisor approval.