Senior Water Resources Project Manager

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Denver seeks a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our team on multiple active projects. With 15+ years of experience, you will lead design, permitting, and construction services from concept through final delivery, coordinating with junior staff and maintaining client relationships.

This role requires Colorado PE or the ability to obtain within six months, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and strong drainage design expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation OpenRoads desirable.
• Experience with drainage software such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
• Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments, delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
• Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
• Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
• Will be required to maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation OpenRoads

HEC-RAS

PC-SWMM

SRH2D

FLOD2D

InfoWorks ICM

HY-8

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our team in Denver. With 15+ years of experience, an engineer in this role will have the unique opportunity to jump in and help deliver on multiple active projects throughout the practice area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
• Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments, delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
• Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
• Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
• Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
• Will be required to maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable.
• Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, and others.
• Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
• Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Existing relationships with clients in the region are preferred.

Job Location: Denver

Salary: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00+ Depending on Experience

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.