Water Resources Engineer — Mining & Infrastructure Leader

AECOM; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Denver, Colorado team. The role focuses on planning, analysis, design, and delivery of water management solutions across mining, municipal, and infrastructure sectors.

You will lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, model water balance, and contribute to permitting efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions on North American mining projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline and 4+ years of professional water resources engineering experience, including mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for mining, infrastructure, and water resources projects.
• Develop site water balance models, stormwater management plans, and surface water diversion designs.
• Support mine water management projects, including dewatering systems and tailings facility water management.
• Conduct flood assessments, drainage studies, and watershed evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to develop integrated project solutions.
• Support environmental permitting efforts related to water resources and mining developments.
• Participate in client meetings, project planning, and business development.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support construction-phase services, including site inspections and field investigations.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Mine water management

Project leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

GoldSim

PCSWMM

Civil3D

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Denver, Colorado team. The role focuses on planning, analysis, design, and delivery of water management solutions across mining, municipal, and infrastructure sectors.

You will lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, model water balance, and contribute to permitting efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions on North American mining projects.