Senior Water Resources Engineer - Drought & Water Rights

Colorado 911 Resource Center, Inc.; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boulder is seeking a Water Resources Senior Engineer to lead water resources analyses, coordinate drought planning and manage irrigation ditch matters. The role involves supervising staff, developing work plans and ensuring strategic alignment with department goals.

The position requires strong communication, expertise in water rights and water supply planning, and the ability to liaison with multiple city departments and external groups.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and ability to mentor staff.
• Experience with water rights, water supply planning and drought analyses.
• Ability to lead projects, supervise staff and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leads water resources analyses to support water rights protection and planning.
• Directs staff, develops work plans and promotes a high-trust, high-teamwork environment.
• Oversees water supply modeling, drought planning and irrigation ditch matters.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Water resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or physical science

Master’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field

Job description

City of Boulder is seeking a Water Resources Senior Engineer to lead water resources analyses, coordinate drought planning and manage irrigation ditch matters. The role involves supervising staff, developing work plans and ensuring strategic alignment with department goals.

The position requires strong communication, expertise in water rights and water supply planning, and the ability to liaison with multiple city departments and external groups.