Senior Water Resources Engineer, Infrastructure Engineers

Senior Water Resources Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US;
Bellevue, WA, US

Requisition

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group:
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:
Transportation

Employment Type:

Full Time

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers has an immediate opening for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our growing Design Engineering group. You will execute complex water resource designs for projects across North America, including design‑build, progressive design‑build, and construction‑manager/general contractor delivery. The role requires a technical expert who can provide mentorship to junior and mid‑level staff in advanced hydrologic and hydraulic design topics.

This position is based out of our Lone Tree office in Colorado or our Bellevue office in Washington and includes travel opportunities to project offices and work sites up to 25%. It may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule based on location and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• Lead stormwater design on transportation, energy, utilities, port, and marine projects.
• Guide and mentor teams responsible for completing engineering assignments in support of civil design‑build projects, including drainage design, water quality, detailed hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, erosion and sediment control, and design documentation.
• Lead others in design areas such as hydraulics, pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, scour and revetment design (supporting bridge design), sediment transport, and stream restoration/embankment stabilization.
• Execute and lead plan production, specifications, estimates, and drainage design development, and may be responsible for engineering work and act as Engineer of Record for final design projects.
• Guide engineering teams in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure drainage project elements are compatible.
• Develop project communications on design status, lead or attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Provide oversight and direction to the design team, supervising and mentoring mid‑level and junior staff.
• Lead a team of experienced staff, promoting staff development through training, mentoring, and career planning.
• Oversee and create preliminary design concepts and alternatives for drainage designs, leading quality control reviews.

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources (or similar field).
• Minimum of 7‑15 years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics, or hydrology in transportation or land development projects in the U.S.
• Active PE license required.
• Alternative delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals.
• Experience mentoring others—training on advanced topics, development of workflows, and “how‑to” documentation.
• Proficiency with H&H software, including HEC‑HMS, SWMM, TR‑55, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑GEORAS, HY‑8, Open Roads Designer, StormCAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master, SRH‑2D, FLO‑2D.
• Experience with stormwater management, water quality & runoff control, and temporary drainage and erosion control during construction.
• Familiarity with flood risk analysis and knowledge of the NFIP, including CLOMR and LOMRs.
• Occasional travel to project offices and work sites up to 25%.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines promptly.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively, understanding and following oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations; conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $138,000/yr – $155,000/yr (actual compensation varies with education, experience, skill set, and/or location).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We continue our efforts to attract, develop, and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.