Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4-10 years of experience to join their Colorado Springs office. The role involves engineering tasks for complex water resource projects and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Prospective candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and a Colorado PE License (or ability to obtain). A competitive annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $135,000 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4‑10 years of increasingly responsible experience in water resource-related projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Colorado Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers.
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Perform floodplain and hydrologic studies.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Prepare engineering plans and specifications.

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer with 4‑10 years of experience to support our Water Resources Group in our Colorado Springs office. As part of our team, you will perform analysis and design as a Project Engineer on difficult to complex water resource‑related projects for our municipal clients and support the work of other divisions within the firm as requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific hydraulic engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design.
• Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
• Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and additional hydraulic and water resources engineers.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) will receive due consideration.
• 4‑10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource‑related projects.
• Colorado Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Location & Salary

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $135,000+ depending on experience.

EEO & Visa

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.

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