Water Resources Senior Engineer

## Water Resources Senior Engineer Apply:
Boulder, CO:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR9619

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder!
** Final date to receive applications:
** October 2, 2026
** Compensation Details:
** Full Pay Range - Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.

This is a full-time salaried position.
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Benefit Eligibility Group:
** Non Union (30+ Hours)
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** Job Description

Summary:

** Under limited direction, the Water Resources Senior Engineer takes a lead role in water resources activities associated with water supply and demand analyses and planning, water conservation program development and implementation, and irrigation ditch matters. This position functions as a member of the Utilities supervisor team and is responsible for supporting a culture of efficient and effective service delivery based on a foundation of trust, teamwork and support at all staff levels.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Supervises and supports water resources and water conservation staff to achieve a supportive culture where teamwork, employee development, coaching and mentoring and candid feedback are prioritized.
* Develops work plans for staff.
* Thinks strategically about planning efforts and analyses to align with broader city and department goals and values.
* Leads and directs water rights and water resources engineering analyses to support Utilities’ water rights protection efforts, water rights development, water supply development and water court proceedings. Performs engineering analyses as appropriate.
* Coordinates with staff on long- and short-term supply and operational planning and implementation.
* Manages drought decision process and oversees coordination of drought plan implementation.
* Provides water resources and water rights-related support to other city departments.
* Leads and manages planning efforts, studies and evaluations associated with long- and short-term water supply planning, drought protection and climate change. Thinks strategically about water supply planning and water supply development to reliably meet current and future needs of the city.
* Oversees and directs water supply model development and related analyses. Performs model operations and analyses as appropriate.
* Coordinates source water protection and planning studies with other work groups.
* Provides raw water supply system operation and water rights information to the public and other city departments.
* Represents Utilities in regional water supply coordination and collaboration efforts.
* Leads, manages and performs water efficiency planning efforts, water demand analyses and studies. Thinks strategically about water efficiency practices and water demand management to align with broader city and department goals, policies and values.
* Develops water conservation program goals and coordinates with water conservation staff to develop, direct and implement the water conservation program.
* Manages and directs consultants and contractors supporting water resources engineering and planning efforts and source water capital improvement projects.
* Prepares and administers contract documents.
* Manages project budget.
* Holds board of director leadership position in irrigation ditch companies.
* Manages resolution of public concerns associated with urban irrigation ditches and coordinates with staff and regional water users as appropriate.
* Supports city-related projects that affect ditch easements including advising on ditch rights and responsibilities and development of ditch-related agreements.
* Provides irrigation ditch information to the public and other city departments.
* Performs field inspections of construction activities and approve and implements minor design and scope changes as necessary.
* Coordinates with operations and engineering project management staff as appropriate.
* Works with Water Resources Senior Manager and, for relevant topics, takes a lead role in written and verbal presentations to the Water Resources Advisory Board, City Council, other agencies and groups and the public.
* Assists with creation and maintenance of water resources related information on city website.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** Leads with emotional intelligence and works to build a high-trust,…