Project Engineer Water

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott Mac Donald in North America.

Mott Mac Donald is looking for an experienced water/wastewater engineer to join our growing Colorado team. We are actively growing our water practice in the Rocky Mountain Region through a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, stormwater, green infrastructure and recycled water projects.

The position offers excellent potential for professional growth and the opportunity to collaborate with national design leaders and project managers. Our water practice supports all markets including dams, geotechnical, energy, and transportation. The role will require supporting project managers in executing water projects; working with multidisciplinary design teams comprised of Mott Mac Donald’s supporting technical disciplines and specialty sub‑consultants.

Responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing technical design deliverables for work packages for infrastructure projects in water/wastewater
• Assists the project manager in managing projects, serving as the deputy project manager and/or task/discipline lead for projects.
• Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates, and calculations for key deliverables.
• Provides design support services during construction (submittal reviews, RFI's, change orders, etc.).
• Applies intensive/diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific principals/practices in broad areas of assignment and related fields.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and other staff throughout the project.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Entrepreneurial mindset a must.
• B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado
• 7+ years of relevant experience in water and wastewater related projects - planning, design, execution, and cost estimation for green infrastructure, pumping, and pipeline design projects.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and clients (technical and non‑technical) and nurture the development of junior staff.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project. Knowledge of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software is a plus but not needed. Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS.
• Ability and enthusiasm for supervising the work of others, including check and approval of key deliverables.
• Skilled in technical writing.

At Mott Mac Donald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique…