Water Resources Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager in Colorado Springs with 6–10 years of experience to lead water resources design projects for municipal clients. The role involves task management, supervision of junior staff, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license (or be able to obtain within 6 months), and prefer a Master’s in Hydrology/Hydraulics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 6-10 years of progressively responsible experience in water resource design and project engineering.
• Colorado Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience leading and coordinating projects and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management for water resources design projects.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff.
• Conduct stormwater modeling and design.
• Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Collect, evaluate, and present data in reports and presentations.
• Prepare plans and specifications for detention facilities and hydraulic structures.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Technical reporting

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (Hydrology/ Hydraulic preferred)

Tools

Hydrology/ Hydraulic design software

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Water Resources Project Manager with 6-10 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.Duties and 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.Required Experience:Bachelor's of Science in Civil EngineeringMaster’s degree in with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) is preferred.6-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource-related projectsColorado Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 monthsPlease note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000+ depending on experienceAbout Us:For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.