Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer

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About Matrix: Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee‑owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer in multiple offices. As an employee‑owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.

Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs.

We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem‑solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range: $ to $ annually. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Location: Colorado Springs or Denver

Working in a collaborative manner with Matrix civil engineers, planners, and technical staff the ideal candidate would have knowledge and a background in project management, leading and coordinating project teams, and creative design. Experience in managing and directing the preparation of plans, drawings, submittals, and related documents for a variety of public and private projects; experience in construction drawings and construction administration is required.

• Preparation and coordination of conceptual, schematic, and construction documents for a variety of water resources projects.
• Preparation of construction details and technical specifications.
• Preparation of project presentations and supporting communications.
• Managing and leading a diverse team of engineers and scientists in a multi‑discipline firm.
• Leading in the preparation of project submittals, proposals, budget review, and quality control.
• Creating client business planning strategies and pursuit plans for new water resources projects.
• Providing project and task management; conducting difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and leading preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

• Exceptional engineering planning and design skills.
• Successful completion of water resource projects from preliminary planning through final design and construction observation for a variety of public and private clients.
• Capacity to integrate multi‑disciplinary project approach with planners, engineers, architects, and environmental scientists.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

• Responsible for supervising, managing, and directing the technical oversight of tasks and responsibilities for Water Resources staff for a variety of public and private sector projects related to water resources.
• May supervise 2 to 5 technical staff.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in water resources, hydrology, geomorphology, or related field preferred.
• Constructed and accomplished project related experience.
• Arizona, Colorado, or Texas Professional Licensure or the ability to acquire within 3 months.
• A Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive civil engineering experience including stream restoration, floodplain analysis, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and urban storm water management with public and private clients.
• Existing relationships in Colorado, Texas, and/or Arizona preferred.
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