Lead Hydrology & Water Resources Engineer

U.S. Department of the Interior; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Civil Engineer/Physical Scientist (Interdisciplinary) to lead hydrology and water resources analyses.

You will manage projects, mentor staff, and deliver technical reports and presentations to clients, leadership, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include directing methods development, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality in reports, with emphasis on communication and technical excellence in hydroclimate

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration is required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Selectee must be registered for Selective Service (if applicable).
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager / Team Leader for hydrology and water resources analyses and investigations, within budget and schedule.
• Lead and mentor a technical team; provide direction and oversight of final reviews of reports and deliverables.
• Develop and evaluate new methods, techniques, and tools for hydrology and water resources analyses.
• Communicate complex analyses and findings to technical audiences and to leadership.
• Prepare high-quality written documents and briefs documenting data, methods, results and interpretations.

Skills

Hydrology

Oral Communication

Project Management

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Writing

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Civil Engineer/Physical Scientist (Interdisciplinary) to lead hydrology and water resources analyses.

You will manage projects, mentor staff, and deliver technical reports and presentations to clients, leadership, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include directing methods development, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality in reports, with emphasis on communication and technical excellence in hydroclimate