Senior Water Resources Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering
The Role
Senior Water Resources Engineer. The successful applicant will become part of a dynamic water resources engineering team that works predominantly in the mining and hydropower industries. This position will focus on surface water related technical analyses and modeling, including water balance and dam breach studies. The applicant must have the ambition to expand the scope of his/her current expertise. 10+ plus years of experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Apply and present a demonstrated knowledge of the mining, hydropower, and dams industries.
- Apply and present a demonstrated knowledge of water resources and civil engineering to develop safe, economical, and innovative solutions to water management issues.
- Participate as a productive and valued member of larger teams, including the internal Water Resources and Environmental Group, project‑specific, and external client teams.
- Complete surface water related technical analyses and modeling; including, but not limited to, climatic, hydrologic, hydraulic, sediment yield and transport, water balance, and dam breach evaluations. A robust understanding of, and personal experience with, the following software packages is preferred – FLO‑2D, Gold Sim, HEC‑HMS, and HEC‑RAS.
- Direct, oversee, and review technical analyses, calculations, and modeling by less experienced staff.
- Be responsible for the development of civil designs of water management infrastructure.
- Conduct technical and proposal writing and document preparation.
- Conduct site visits for inspections and meetings, including travel to domestic and international destinations.
- Assist management with the company’s marketing efforts, including maintaining existing clients and developing new clients through a team approach that is focused on networking and business development initiatives. Investigate, assess, and assist in securing work assignments.
- Senior Water Resources Engineer with robust experience in the surface water related aspects of Water Resources, specifically mine water balance and dam breach studies; a B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering;
Professional Engineer registration (or eligibility for registration); and 10+ plus years of relevant engineering experience. - Robust understanding of, and personal experience with, the following software packages: FLO‑2D, HEC‑RAS (2D), FLOW‑3D, Gold Sim, and HEC‑HMS.
- Strong ability to analyze and model complex systems and document and present the information in an organized, inclusive, and concise manner.
This position will include work in both an office and field environment. Travel to domestic and international destinations will be required. Adherence to safety standards including those of Knight Piésold, MSHA, and OSHA is mandatory.
CompensationIn accordance with Colorado state law, the following annual compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $125,000 – 150,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.
BenefitsBecause our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefit program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching, health insurance – including prescription drugs, dental insurance, vision insurance; flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement); health savings account (HSA); short and long‑term disability; life insurance;
wellness and employee assistance programs; flexible work schedule; paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday); professional development assistance; employee referral bonus; transit benefit program; as well as a discretionary annual bonus program.
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