Water Resources Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Denver, Colorado. This position involves project engineering, managing water resources design projects and supervising junior staff.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and a strong skill set in floodplain studies and hydrologic design. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $145,000+ based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of professional experience in water resource projects.
• Strong experience with hydrologic, sediment transport, and stormwater system modeling.
• Ability to obtain Colorado Professional Engineer license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources design projects.
• Supervise junior engineers and project staff.
• Conduct floodplain and hydrologic studies.

Skills

Project engineering

Task management

Stormwater design

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics

Job description

Water Resources Engineer – Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary.
• 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.
• Prepare engineering plans and specifications for 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.
• Preferred: Master’s degree with emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related).
• 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.
• Experience with floodplain, inundation, hydrologic, sediment transport, and scour analyses; stormwater system modeling; permitting processes.
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills.

Location & Compensation

Denver, Colorado. Annual salary range: $95,000 - $145,000+ depending on experience.

Other Requirements

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

EEO Statement

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