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Water Resources Engineer

Denver, CO, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-05 → 2026-10-07

Core

Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water balance modeling, and stormwater design for mining, industrial, and municipal water resources projects.

Role type

Senior Water Resources Engineer (Mining & Infrastructure)

Builds

Mine water management systems, stormwater infrastructure, dewatering systems, and permitting documentation. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153563729-water-resources-engineer-at-aecom)

Domain

Mining, Industrial, Municipal Water Resources, Infrastructure

Required skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, Water balance modeling, Stormwater management design, Mine water management, Permitting support, Technical report writing, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Construction-phase support, Mentorship, Client relationship management

Preferred skills

PE license, Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (HEC-HMS, GoldSim, PCSWMM, Civil3D), Large-scale mining project leadership, North America mining experience

Technologies

HEC-HMS, GoldSim, PCSWMM, Civil3D

Responsibilities

Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for mining and infrastructure projects; Develop site water balance models and stormwater management plans; Support mine water management including dewatering and tailings facility design; Conduct flood assessments and watershed evaluations; Prepare technical reports and design documents; Collaborate with geotechnical, civil, and environmental engineers; Support environmental permitting efforts; Provide technical guidance to junior staff; Support construction-phase services including design reviews and field investigations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities