Senior Water Resources Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Lone Tree, Colorado, to execute complex Water Resource designs for various projects across North America. You will lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring effective drainage design and project delivery.

The role requires a BS or MS in Civil Engineering, minimum 7-15 years of relevant experience, and an active PE license. Kiewit offers a competitive compensation package, including top-tier benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-15 years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics or hydrology.
• Experience mentoring others and developing workflows.
• Proficiency in H&H software.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stormwater Design on various projects.
• Guide and mentor teams in engineering assignments.
• Oversee design coordination and quality control.

Skills

Drainage design

Water resources engineering

Hydraulics

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Water Resources

Active PE license

Tools

HEC-HMS

SWMM

OpenRoads Designer

CivilStorm

HEC-RAS

Job description

Requisition ID: 181222

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

A Senior Water Resources Engineer in our growing Design Engineering group executes complex Water Resource designs for projects across North America including design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). The role involves leading and mentoring engineers/designers and collaborating with other design centers to provide drainage and water resources engineering expertise for design/build and alternative delivery projects across North America.

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree office in Colorado or in our Bellevue office in Washington and includes travel opportunities to project offices and work sites up to 25%. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule based on location and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stormwater Design on a variety of transportation, energy, utilities and ports and marine projects.
• Guide and mentor teams responsible for completing engineering assignments in support of civil design build projects that includes drainage design, water quality, detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, erosion and sediment control, preparation of design plans, reports and technical memoranda.
• Lead others in various design areas such as hydraulics, pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, scour and revetment design, sediment transport, and stream restoration/embankment stabilization.
• Execute and lead plan production, specifications, estimates and drainage design development, and may be responsible for engineering work as Engineer of Record for final design projects.
• Guide engineering teams in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that drainage project elements are compatible.
• Develop project communications on status of designs/analysis, lead or attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Provide oversight and direction to the design team while supervising, mentoring of mid-level and junior staff.
• Lead a team of experienced staff, promote staff development through training, mentoring, and career planning.
• Oversee or create preliminary design concepts and alternatives for drainage designs and lead quality control reviews.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources (or similar field)
• Minimum of 7-15 years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics or hydrology in either transportation or land development projects in the U.S.
• Active PE license required.
• Alternative delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience mentoring others and developing workflows and how-tos for advanced topics.
• Proficiency in H&H software such as HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, CivilStorm, PondPack, FlowMaster; SWMM, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D.
• Experience with Storm water management, water quality & runoff control, and temporary drainage and erosion control design during construction.
• Familiarity with flood risk analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs.
• Occasional travel to project offices and work sites up to 25%.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively, following oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $155,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Benefits: We offer full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.