Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our growing Water Resource Engineering practice within our Denver, CO office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

Typical projects involve hydrologic modeling (from minor local areas to multiple large basins); hydraulic modeling (from inlet and culvert capacity to floodplain and floodway modeling); planning and design of local and regional stormwater facilities (including but not limited to storm sewers, detention facilities, drop structures, bank protection, and channel restoration); and drainage studies (from minor site drainage reports to master plan baseline hydrology, deficiencies and alternatives).

• Hydrologic modeling including data prep and analysis of inputs, basin delineations, basin hydrology, and routing using GIS based programs, when appropriate
• Hydraulic modeling including geometry analysis and modifications through CAD and/or GIS based programs, hydraulic analysis of a variety of situations, and result analysis and documentation
• Various water resource engineering calculations for analysis and ultimately sizing of infrastructure
• Plan production of capital improvement projects of various sizes using CAD based programs based on the results of engineering calculations
• Report writing of various requirements (including but limited to drainage reports, erosion control reports, master plan studies, CLOMR/LOMR, and other various memorandums necessary)
• Perform field work whenever required

• B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering (or related Engineering field), emphasis in stormwater conveyance or water resources is preferred
• 0-3 years related experience
• Prior experience with MHFD and/or Front Range municipalities manuals, design spreadsheets, and criterion is preferred
• Knowledge/experience/class work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS and hydraulic computer models such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and CUHP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and proficiency in MS Office software
• Valid driving license required

The projected range for this position is $81,060 - $83,560 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.

This posting is anticipated to close on December 31, 2025.

* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

* Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.