Rail Water Resources Project Engineer — Hydrology & Permits

Olsson; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Positive community impact

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Rail Water Resources team. You will provide engineering and project management duties, including gathering survey data, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modelling, preparing technical reports, and permitting coordination for water resources projects.

Travel to job sites is required. Collaborate with project managers to report progress, meet schedules, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• PE licensure is required.
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• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 4+ years water resources engineering experience.
• Experience with floodplain management and permitting with agencies.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and related software.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex engineering tasks including hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modelling.
• Prepare project documents aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Independently develop new techniques and mentor others on design tasks.
• Collaborate with project managers to report progress and identify challenges.
• Assist with scopes and schedules and attend client meetings.
• May supervise and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Maintain project and client information in PM system.
• Travel to job sites for field reconnaissance in various conditions.

Skills

PE license

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Rail Water Resources team. You will provide engineering and project management duties, including gathering survey data, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modelling, preparing technical reports, and permitting coordination for water resources projects.

Travel to job sites is required. Collaborate with project managers to report progress, meet schedules, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.