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Project Engineer - Water Resources

Denver, CO, us💼 Full-time💰 $85,000–$105,000🗓 2026-01-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Planning, design, and specialty services for stormwater and water resources engineering, including hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analyses, and stream restoration.

Role type

Senior IC Project Engineer (Water Resources)

Builds

Stormwater management plans, detention/water quality BMP designs, and stream restoration projects for public and private clients.

Domain

Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Stormwater Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hydrology, Hydraulics, Floodplain analysis, BMP design, Stream restoration, Bridge scour, MS4 compliance, Water rights, H&H software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM), Mentoring junior engineers

Preferred skills

Drainage reports, LOMR preparation, Site grading/layout, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Construction oversight

Technologies

HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS

Responsibilities

Conduct hydrology and hydraulics analyses, design detention and water quality BMPs, prepare stormwater management plans, mentor junior engineers, oversee construction of stormwater installations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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