Water Resources Engineer​/Water Resources Project

About the Town of Castle Rock

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of life depend on the choices we make today. The Town values teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication, and strives to provide exceptional public service while encouraging creativity and innovation. Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is a national leader in the water industry, with recent expansions in reuse water and legacy stormwater projects.

Salary Range: $77,001.60 – $, Annually, DOQ/E

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and water supply analyses to support long‑term planning, drought resiliency, and operational decision‑making; interprets data and applies engineering principles to evaluate aquifer and system performance.
• Assists in the evaluation and management of the Town’s integrated water supply portfolio, including groundwater, renewable supplies, and reuse systems; supports analysis used to inform water supply planning and implementation strategies.
• Applies engineering and technical principles to support water resources infrastructure projects, including well siting, drilling, testing, equipping, rehabilitation, and replacement; aquifer storage and recovery systems; raw water conveyance systems; pumping systems; transmission pipelines; and diversion structures.
• Supports the design and construction of water resources Capital Improvement Projects (CIP); coordinates with project managers, consultants, contractors, and Town staff to assist in project execution, compliance, and documentation.
• Develops, maintains, and utilizes data systems, databases, and analytical tools to monitor groundwater levels, evaluate aquifer performance, and support data‑driven planning and decision‑making.
• May oversee or provide technical direction for field data collection, monitoring, and coordination activities performed by support staff.
• Assists in the implementation and administration of water rights, including coordination with legal counsel and regulatory agencies; applies understanding of augmentation plans, exchanges, storage, and water rights decrees.
• Prepares technical memoranda, reports, mapping, and presentations; communicates technical information clearly to internal staff, leadership, boards, and the public.
• Reviews engineering plans, technical reports, and development submittals for compliance with Town standards, regulatory requirements, and consistency with water resources planning objectives.
• Coordinates with internal departments, developers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies; supports resolution of technical issues related to water resources planning, permitting, and infrastructure.
• Supports long‑range planning efforts, including water resources master planning and utility system planning; evaluates infrastructure needs to support growth, development, and operational requirements.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding water resources systems, projects, and water rights; provides accurate technical information and assists in issue resolution.
• Provides technical support to operations staff; evaluates system performance and provides recommendations related to infrastructure, system optimization, and timing of water supply use.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Customer Service / Communication:

• External contacts may include regulatory agencies such as the EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USGS, and others.
• Responds to phone and email inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding water resources projects, well permitting, water rights, river conditions, CIP, historic well data, and other utility‑related matters.
• Provides technical input and recommendations to support resolution of issues related to water resources planning, well programs, and infrastructure.
• Work is performed under general supervision within established policies and procedures. Exercises judgment in applying technical knowledge and interpreting data. Work products are reviewed by a supervisor for accuracy, completeness, and attainment…