Senior Mine Water Resources Engineer – Technical Lead

Tetra Tech; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K / Retirement plan

Professional development

Mentoring programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to join our Mine Planning and Water Management team, working on civil, hydrologic, and mining projects throughout the project life cycle.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and clients on mine water management, stormwater systems, water balances, grading and drainage, earthwork, and reclamation. The role offers technical lead opportunities and mentoring for developing professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with civil design, grading and drainage, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, water management, stormwater, earthwork, water quality, or related areas.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct or oversee field data collection, construction observation, and site inspections.
• Demonstrated experience with mining environmental permitting, compliance, reclamation, environmental management, or related consulting work.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret permits, regulations, monitoring data, and technical reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support civil and water resources design for mining and environmental projects.
• Develop grading, drainage, site, water routing, stormwater, and water management plans.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including open-channel flow, stormwater conveyance, retention and detention, stage-storage, and water balance analyses.
• Design or evaluate erosion and sediment control measures, heavy earthwork, reclamation features, and water management infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, design memoranda, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction documents.
• Review environmental data and model results and communicate findings in clear, concise language.
• Support permitting, environmental compliance, mine expansion, reclamation, and closure projects.
• Provide construction oversight, field verification, and technical support during implementation.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to quality assurance, project planning, and business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

GoldSim

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to join our Mine Planning and Water Management team, working on civil, hydrologic, and mining projects throughout the project life cycle.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and clients on mine water management, stormwater systems, water balances, grading and drainage, earthwork, and reclamation. The role offers technical lead opportunities and mentoring for developing professionals.