Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

Bureau of Reclamation

Lakewood (CO)

Hybrid

USD 147,000 - 182,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation in Colorado is seeking a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) to lead a team of hydraulic engineers. The role involves directing complex sedimentation and hydraulic projects, reviewing technical work, and mentoring staff to achieve high performance.

The position is located within Lakewood/Denver, with telework eligibility. Applicants must meet mandatory education requirements and provide transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence.

Qualifications

Mandatory education requirement; transcripts must be provided to support education claims.
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.
Unofficial transcripts acceptable if selected; official transcripts required before start.

Responsibilities

Oversees and conducts technical peer reviews to ensure hydraulic engineering work meets professional standards.
Leads continuous improvement of group processes to maintain technically sound deliverables.
Coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff to build capability and ensure high performance.
Leads collaboration, stakeholder communication, and change management to ensure mission success.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Education requirement

Job description

You will serve as a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) with Bureau of Reclamation. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Sedimentation & River Hydraulics, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO.

Key Responsibilities

Bureau-Wide (Bureau of Reclamation) - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Bureau employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversees and conducts technical peer reviews to ensure hydraulic engineering work products meet professional standards; leads continuous improvement of group processes to maintain technically sound deliverables; fosters a resilient, cross-trained team to prevent single-point failures; and applies advanced hydraulic engineering and sedimentation concepts, principles, theories, and methods to guide and validate project work.

Coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff to build capability and ensure high performance. Includes establishing expectations; conducting performance management; providing feedback; supporting skill development; and recognizing and rewarding achievements. Foster a productive, respectful, and comprehensive team environment and resolve conflicts constructively.

Includes facilitating collaboration, motivating teams, promoting open communication, addressing team conflicts, and creating a positive environment that supports retention. Lead decision-making, change management, and stakeholder communication to ensure mission success. Includes identifying and addressing emerging issues; adjusting scope, resources, or schedules; communicating progress to leadership; and modeling integrity, honesty, and adaptability.

Plan, organize, and allocate resources to execute projects and group workload effectively. Covers developing schedules, assigning work, coordinating staffing, and ensuring sufficient technical expertise across multiple concurrent projects. Monitor, evaluate, and oversee project execution to ensure technical quality, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with standards.

Includes reviewing operations, tracking progress, integrating project activities, inspecting costs and performance, and ensuring deliverables meet organizational expectations. Lead project decision-making, issue resolution, and continuous improvement to support mission success. Covers identifying alternatives, resolving problems, leading change management, recommending process improvements, and providing guidance to project managers and cross-disciplinary teams.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $146848 – $182316/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.