Senior Water Resources Planning Lead — Hybrid (Colorado)

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 128,260 - 188,601; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses based on performance

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Up to 40% remote work

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is hiring a Senior Water Resources Planning Engineer in Colorado to focus on water resource planning. Responsibilities include project management for complex water resource evaluations, technical support for water rights applications, and development of planning models. Candidates should have 10+ years in water resources planning and hold a P.E. license. The position offers a hybrid schedule with a comprehensive benefits package.

The role supports clients throughout Colorado and nationally, emphasizing collaboration across teams and compliance with Colorado water rights regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources planning.
• Demonstrated experience in Colorado's prior appropriation system.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for water resources planning projects.
• Provide technical support for water rights applications.
• Lead development of quantitative planning models.

Skills

Water rights analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Project management

Modeling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Colorado

Tools

StateMod

MODFLOW

RiverWare

StateCU

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is hiring a Senior Water Resources Planning Engineer in Colorado to focus on water resource planning. Responsibilities include project management for complex water resource evaluations, technical support for water rights applications, and development of planning models. Candidates should have 10+ years in water resources planning and hold a P.E. license. The position offers a hybrid schedule with a comprehensive benefits package.

The role supports clients throughout Colorado and nationally, emphasizing collaboration across teams and compliance with Colorado water rights regulations.