Water Resources Engineer

LVI Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Colorado is seeking a licensed Water Resources Engineer to support stormwater, drainage, floodplain, and watershed projects across the region. The role emphasizes hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, modeling, and problem solving for public-sector infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead analyses, develop models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, while preparing technical deliverables and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years of water resources experience.
• Experience with stormwater, drainage, watershed, and floodplain projects.
• Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and GIS analysis.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple consulting assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater, drainage, floodplain, and watershed projects.
• Develop and apply hydraulic/hydrologic models to evaluate existing conditions.
• Utilize GIS and other analytical tools to assess watershed conditions.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, memorandums, and project documentation.
• Support planning, design, permitting, and implementation for municipal and regional water resources projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, scientists, and clients throughout project execution.
• Participate in occasional field investigations and site assessments as required.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

GIS-based analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Modeling software

GIS software

AutoCAD

Scripting / MATLAB

Job description

Salary: USD100000 - USD170000 per annum

A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a licensed Water Resources Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of stormwater, drainage, floodplain, and watershed projects throughout Colorado. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a technically focused role involving hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, modeling, and problem-solving for public-sector infrastructure projects.

This position will play a key role in evaluating stormwater systems, supporting flood risk and drainage studies, preparing technical deliverables, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex water resources challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater, drainage, floodplain, and watershed projects.
• Develop and apply hydraulic and hydrologic models to evaluate existing conditions and support engineering recommendations.
• Utilize GIS and other analytical tools to assess infrastructure systems and watershed conditions.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, memorandums, and project documentation.
• Support planning, design, permitting, and implementation efforts for municipal and regional water resources projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, scientists, and clients throughout project execution.
• Participate in occasional field investigations and site assessments as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Approximately 7+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Demonstrated experience supporting stormwater, drainage, watershed, and floodplain projects.
• Hands-on experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling as well as GIS-based analysis.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments within a consulting environment.

Preferred Experience

• Floodplain studies and mapping.
• Stormwater management and drainage master planning.
• Municipal infrastructure and public-sector projects.
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software.
• Scripting, automation, or advanced data analysis tools.

Additional Information

This position is primarily focused on stormwater, drainage, floodplain, watershed, and hydraulic modeling projects. Candidates whose experience is primarily concentrated in water/wastewater treatment process design, utility operations, building systems, or environmental remediation may not align with the core technical requirements of the role.