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Barr Engineering Co. · 5 hours ago

Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

10+ years exp

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join their Denver team. In this hybrid role, you will provide project and task management and technical support primarily for water-retaining dams and hydropower facilities.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis: hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control and hydraulic analysis and design related to storm sewer infrastructure, rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures

Reporting and permitting: preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications and working with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials

Project and task management: assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project team members and clients

Qualification

Water resources engineeringHydrologyHydraulicsHydraulic modeling softwareClient managementProposal developmentProject managementBusiness developmentCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTechnical reporting

Required

bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering with emphasis on water resources

10 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality

Experience with water resources challenges in Colorado, including precipitation and flooding data analysis; urban and rural hydrologic analysis; storm sewer analysis and design; open channel and pipe flow analysis; hydraulic structures; stormwater quality and green stormwater infrastructure design; bank stabilization and stream restoration; floodplain analysis and mapping; dam break analysis; and dam and levee analysis and design

Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approaches and commonly used software

Experience with proposal development, client management, and business development

Professional Engineer (PE) license

possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality

11+ years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality

Experience with Western water rights

Benefits

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock

Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders

Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave

Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities