Project Engineer - River Restoration and Recreation

Muller Engineering Company; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Project Engineer specializing in river restoration and recreation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across the Rocky Mountain Region and nationwide. You will design and implement innovative solutions for waterways, collaborate with a dynamic team, and engage in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering, a passion for river recreation, and the ability to deliver high-quality work. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and make a significant impact on the environment and community.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of experience in river and stream restoration design.
• Ability to produce high-quality drawings and specifications.
• Strong interest in river recreation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design improvements for river restoration and recreational features.
• Coordinate with project managers and design engineers.
• Assist with environmental permitting and project management.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

MicroStation/ORD

Job description

Project Engineer - River Restoration and Recreation - (PE-RRR)

Job Title

Project Engineer - River Restoration and Recreation

Organizational Unit

Muller Engineering Co., Inc.

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Stormwater

Location

Lakewood - Lakewood, CO 80226 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Job Description

This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and highly-skilled civil engineer with a specialization in the design of infrastructure related to waterways, who wishes to be part of our expanding team. We are seeking candidates who want to work in a creative and collaborative environment at a project engineer level to help successfully deliver Muller’s numerous waterway, river restoration, and river recreation projects throughout the Rocky Mountain Region and on projects nationwide.

Muller Engineering Company is located in Lakewood, CO, where team members have the opportunity to collaborate in person. Our employees follow a hybrid work schedule, with majority of employees based throughout Colorado’s Front Range. We welcome applicants from across the continental United States, with a preference for those located in Colorado or willing to relocate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design improvements such as river and stream restoration/stabilization measures, in-river recreational features, culverts, and storm drains, drop structures, diversions, major drainageway improvements, detention facilities, water quality features.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, geomorphic evaluations, scour analyses, and assistance with environmental permitting.
• Erosion, scour, and sediment understanding, analysis, and control planning.
• Layout, preparation, and leadership in the preparation of construction drawings and details using AutoCAD Civil 3D, development of construction quantities, specifications, technical report writing, and construction engineering support.
• Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects.
• Guiding work of design engineers and technicians.
• Support Project Managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and subconsultant coordination.
• Assist Project Managers with project management duties. Project Manager will provide oversight and guidance of Project Engineers management responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements and Desired Traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A strong interest in river recreation—such as paddling or river surfing—is highly valued. While advanced river skills aren’t necessary, a deep understanding of how people engage with rivers for enjoyment and recreation is essential. This includes insight into the experiences of users of all types and ability levels.
• 5 to 9 years of experience in design of river and stream restoration/stabilization measures, channel stabilization and drop structures, major drainageway improvements, detention facilities, and water quality features.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic computer programs (HEC-RAS, SRH2D/SMS, Flo-2D, HEC-HMS, CUHP, SWMM, StormCAD, culvert/open channel design tools) and utilization of MHFD criteria desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• The ability to produce high-quality and concise drawings and specifications.
• Experience with review of drawings and specifications.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and identify critical paths.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Team oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills

Strongly Desired Qualities & Experience:

• Design of in-river recreation facilities and/or river recreation enthusiast.
• Construction observation experience or construction experience
• Experience with construction engineering oversight and related processes and procedures.
• Experience with MicroStation/ORD a plus.
• Graduate Degree or other professional experience.

Required License or Certification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or ability for reciprocity from another state

Salary Range: $95,000/yr to $120,000/yr and is dependant on individual education, experience, and qualifications.