Waterways Program Delivery Engineering Specialist

## Waterways Program Delivery Engineering Specialist Apply locations:
Greater Denver Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0081975# About Our Job
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* NOTE:

We are hiring for two limited positions, with an expected end date of December 31, 2032, with the potential to be extended.
*** With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
** What We Offer
** The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target salary range for this position is $ - $/year, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
** Location
* * These positions have the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with the in office location at the Denver Wastewater Building (2000 W 3rd Ave) and /or Wellington

E. Webb Building (201 W Colfax Ave.). You can expect to work in office 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

* Please note:

Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City-sponsored RTD Eco Pass to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.
*** Who We Are & What You’ll Do
** The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:
* DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need.  Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
* DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

DOTI is seeking a Waterways Program Delivery Engineering Specialist to serve as DOTI’s lead engineer for waterways initiatives such as the WATR Program and similar multi-agency efforts. You will be reporting to the  DOTI Environmental Implementation Division (EID) Wastewater Design Supervisor. Our second position will be housed with the Special Projects and Initiatives Division.

The WATR Program is a long-term effort to restore the ecosystem on 6.5 miles of the South Platte River and reduce flood risk on the Weir Gulch and East Harvard Gulch tributaries. The WATR Program is being delivered through an innovative pilot partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers.

As the Waterways Program Delivery Engineering Specialist, specifically in this role, you will:
* ** Lead technical planning, design, and delivery of complex urban waterway projects**, including creek, gulch, and river corridor improvements.
* ** Serve as the technical lead for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
** supporting flood mitigation, floodplain management, and channel stability.
* ** Guide multidisciplinary consultant teams
** responsible for planning, design, permitting, and construction services.
* ** Advance projects within the WATR Program**, ensuring project scopes and design solutions support broader waterways resilience objectives.
* ** Translate citywide waterways strategy into deliverable projects**,…