Water Resources Engineer III

RS&H; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Colorado with a hybrid work schedule. The role involves leading drainage and water resources efforts, designing storm sewer and water quality facilities, and guiding multi-disciplinary project teams.

You will mentor junior staff, perform QC reviews, and contribute to business development while delivering transportation projects for CDOT and other clients. The ideal candidate brings extensive drainage engineering experience, licensure eligibility, and

Qualifications

• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• CO PE Licensure or reciprocity ability.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience with proven technical leadership.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or StormWise.
• Strong oral and written communication with stakeholders and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources engineering and drainage services for CDOT and clients.
• Design storm sewer systems, culverts, detention and water quality facilities, and open channels.
• Manage drainage and water quality tasks within multi-disciplinary teams, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and designs for transportation projects.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Administer quality management plans and conduct thorough design reviews.
• Support business development activities, including client discovery and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil3D

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

SWMM

StormWise

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule. As part of the infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by serving as a team expert and/or project lead; preparing project specifications and complete project documents, analysis, and reports; analyzing and interpreting data; performing analyses of design, planning, and impact studies, as well as cost analyses, design requirements, site selection, and limited design layouts; designing complete projects, systems, components, and/or processes; preparing project documents, engineering analysis, and reports; performing quality control reviews and ensuring achievement of key milestones; and performing field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects. This position may also provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration, manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams to ensure company and project contractual compliance, and/or manage a small team of direct reports.

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule. As part of the infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by serving as a team expert and/or project lead; preparing project specifications and complete project documents, analysis, and reports; analyzing and interpreting data; performing analyses of design, planning, and impact studies, as well as cost analyses, design requirements, site selection, and limited design layouts; designing complete projects, systems, components, and/or processes; preparing project documents, engineering analysis, and reports; performing quality control reviews and ensuring achievement of key milestones; and performing field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects. This position may also provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration, manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams to ensure company and project contractual compliance, and/or manage a small team of direct reports.

The Ideal Candidate Has Drainage Engineering Expertise Including

• Urban roadside drainage design
• Rural drainage design
• Airfield drainage Design
• Water Quality Design following MHFD
• Drainage or Water Quality Master Plan
• SWMP/ CBMP/ GESC or similar erosion control plans
• Experience with CDOT and/or MHFD specifications and procedures

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader delivering water resources engineering and drainage services for CDOT and other clients within the mountain Division
• Design of storm sewer systems, culverts, detention/water quality facilities, and open channel systems
• Actively manage drainage and water quality tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary project team including schedule, scope, and budget
• Prepare reports, specifications, and designs for transportation projects
• Mentor junior engineering associates
• Administer quality management plans and perform thorough, detailed reviews of project deliverables.
• Assist in business development responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities

Qualifications

• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• CO PE Licensure, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience including proven technical leadership (decision-making on technical matters)
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and/or StormWise (formally ICPR)
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and can effectively interact and build strong relationships with team members, clients, and other key stakeholders

Typical salary range for this position in Colorado is $135,000 – $150,000, and commensurate with experience relative to the position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. I t is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.