Water Resources Engineer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects

. Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic engineering, stormwater modeling, and floodplain studies, with a strong ability to prepare engineering plans and specifications. Proven experience in project management and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams enhances project outcomes in water resource design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hydraulic EngineeringStormwater ModelingFloodplain StudiesColorado Professional Engineer LicenseEngineering Plans Preparation

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Hard Skills

Water Resources DesignStormwater Collection Systems ModelingFloodplain AnalysisHydrologic StudiesSediment Transport AnalysisScour AnalysisEngineering SpecificationsData EvaluationTechnical ReportingProject Engineering

Soft Skills

SupervisionDelegationIndependent WorkCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science in Civil EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Hydrology or HydraulicsColorado Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Water Resource ProjectsHydraulic StructuresDetention FacilitiesFlood Control FacilitiesBusiness DevelopmentProposal Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide project engineering and task management on water resources design projects
Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff
Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design
Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies
Perform sediment transport and scour analyses
Assist in water resources permitting efforts
Collect, evaluate, and present data in technical reports and oral presentations
Assist with engineering plans and specifications for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures
Work with multidisciplinary teams of geomorphologists, biologists, planners, emergency managers, and engineers
Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering
4-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water resource-related projects
Colorado Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Master’s degree with an emphasis in Hydrology and/or Hydraulics (or related) will receive due consideration
Must not require work visa sponsorship
Ability to perform hydraulic engineering, stormwater modeling, floodplain and hydrologic studies, sediment transport and scour analyses
Ability to prepare engineering plans and specifications
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings plans
Professional and personal success support
EEO employer
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment background checks