Hydraulics Engineer

ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP INC•Thornton, CO

1d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Hydraulics Engineer will serve as the hydraulics and drainage specialist, designing and coordinating plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation engineering projects involving highways, roadways, streets, and trails. The role involves considerable interaction with governmental agencies, clients, contractors, and project personnel. The engineer must be able to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently, and meet objectives and deadlines. The position performs hydrology and hydraulic studies; drainage calculations and design; stormwater management and drainage analysis; and environmental coordination. It develops plans, specifications, reports, drawings, calculations, and spreadsheets for transportation facilities, using relevant engineering software. The work spans project phases from initial research and planning through final plans and construction support, and includes quality control, cost estimating, permitting, client communication, project leadership or management support, and mentoring less experienced staff. This position is based at the Denver Metro Headquarters in Thornton, Colorado. The work environment includes an office setting and some field work at construction sites and field offices. The role is full-time and offers an annual salary of $95,000 to $125,000. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and are subject to random testing during employment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in Colorado.
At least 9 years of progressive experience in drainage design and hydraulics for transportation projects.
Thorough understanding of the Mile High Flood District Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manuals and working knowledge of local and regional agency drainage standards and practices.
Advanced proficiency or higher with ArcGIS, HY-8, Flowmaster, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting established timelines.
Proficiency in reading and understanding surveys, drawings, and technical hydraulic documentation.
Ability to provide references and sample projects.
Ability to meet safety requirements and obtain and maintain required certifications.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and submit to random testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in water rights and ditch/irrigation design and coordination.
Previous work experience in the transportation or road construction industry.
Previous work experience with floodplain modeling and/or floodplain permitting.

Responsibilities

Perform hydrology and hydraulic studies, drainage calculations, collection and conveyance design, routing, stormwater management system design, drainage analysis, and environmental coordination.
Develop accurate, concise, and complete plans, specifications, and reports in accordance with engineering best practices.
Prepare drawings, sketches, diagrams, calculations, reports, and spreadsheets for engineering projects.
Perform technical design work for surface transportation facilities from initial research and planning through final plans and construction support.
Provide quality control reviews and support to engineering staff, including preparation of cost estimates.
Lead projects and/or provide project management support.
Collaborate with the design team to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
Maintain positive communication with clients and participate in client meetings.
Prepare project deliverables within designated timelines and adhere to the internal Quality Management System (QMS).
Conduct criteria research, write specifications, and obtain permitting.
Mentor less experienced designers and Engineers in Training.
Adhere to position safety requirements and obtain and maintain required certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.