Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer

Matrix Design Group, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Education & Training

401(k)

ESOP

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Colorado.

The role involves leading projects with civil engineers, planners, and scientists, and coordinating plans, drawings, and submittals for public and private clients. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of civil/environmental engineering experience, strong project management, and licensure in CO (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience including stream restoration, floodplain analysis, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and urban storm water management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in AZ/CO/TX or the ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience managing and directing the preparation of plans, drawings, submittals, and related documents for public and private projects.
• Existing relationships in Colorado, Texas, and/or Arizona preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass company MVR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate conceptual, schematic, and construction documents for water resources projects.
• Prepare construction details and technical specifications.
• Prepare project presentations and communications.
• Lead a diverse team of engineers and scientists in a multi-discipline firm.
• Lead preparation of submittals, proposals, budget review, and quality control.
• Develop client business planning strategies and pursuit plans for new water resources projects.
• Provide project management and conduct complex process engineering for projects and proposals.
• Attend seminars and engage in professional associations to expand knowledge and network.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Water resources design

Communication skills

Civil/Environmental engineering

Education

Civil/Environmental engineering degree

Master’s in water resources

Job description

Matrix has been named a Zweig Group 2026 Best Firm to Work For!

About Matrix:

Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer in multiple offices. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.

Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range:

$110,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Location:

Colorado Springs or Denver

Job Summary

Working in a collaborative manner with Matrix civil engineers, planners, and technical staff the ideal candidate would have knowledge and a background in project management, leading and coordinating project teams, and creative design. Experience in managing and directing the preparation of plans, drawings, submittals, and related documents for a variety of public and private projects; experience in construction drawings and construction administration is required.

Essential Functions

• Preparation and coordination of conceptual, schematic, and construction documents for a variety of water resources projects.
• Preparation of construction details and technical specifications.
• Preparation of project presentations and supporting communications.
• Managing and leading a diverse team of engineers and scientists in a multi-discipline firm.
• Leading in the preparation of project submittals, proposals, budget review, and quality control.
• Creating client business planning strategies and pursuit plans for new water resources projects
• Providing project and task management; conducting difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and leading preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

Competencies

• Exceptional engineering planning and design skills.
• Successful completion of water resource projects from preliminary planning through final design and construction observation for a variety of public and private clients.
• Capacity to integrate multi-disciplinary project approach with planners, engineers, architects, and environmental scientists.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for supervising, managing, and directing the technical oversight of tasks and responsibilities for Water Resources staff for a variety of public and private sector projects related to water resources.
• May supervise 2 to 5 technical staff

Education And Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree in water resources, hydrology, geomorphology, or related field preferred.
• Constructed and accomplished project related experience.
• Arizona, Colorado, or Texas Professional Licensure or the ability to acquire within 3 months.
• A Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive civil engineering experience including stream restoration, floodplain analysis, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and urban storm water management with public and private clients.
• Existing relationships in Colorado, Texas, and/or Arizona preferred
• Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes s/he requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.