Project Engineer

Wood Rodgers • Denver, CO

2d • $48 - $59

About The Position

Wood Rodgers is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join its Flood & Drainage team. The role is suited to an engineer with 5 to 8 years of water resources experience and a focus on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk reduction, and resilient infrastructure. The Project Engineer will support and lead technical studies for public agencies involving stormwater systems, flood control facilities, drainage master plans, pump stations, floodplain analyses, and watershed management. Working alongside senior engineers and project managers, the engineer will develop solutions using modeling tools, GIS technology, and data-driven analysis to address flooding, drainage, and climate resilience challenges. This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, TUFLOW, and MIKE software.
• Expertise in 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, model calibration, floodplain mapping, FEMA studies, pump station analysis, and drainage master planning.
• Skill in ArcGIS Pro and geospatial data management, and in applying data-driven solutions to water resources and stormwater projects.
• Experience supporting sea level rise assessments, climate resilience initiatives, and capital improvement planning.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills, including presenting complex engineering and modeling results.
• Collaborative team skills, including experience mentoring junior staff, supporting project delivery, and developing high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for storm drain, watershed, floodplain, pump station, and flood control projects.
• Build, calibrate, validate, and maintain engineering models using historical rainfall, flow monitoring, and field data.
• Perform flood risk, drainage capacity, and infrastructure deficiency analyses.
• Evaluate alternatives and develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations.
• Develop and manage GIS databases and map products to support engineering studies.
• Support preparation of drainage master plans, FEMA flood studies, and climate resilience assessments.
• Assist with pump station, channel, culvert, detention basin, and storm drain improvement projects.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, exhibits, and client presentations.
• Conduct field investigations and coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.

Benefits

• Leadership development programs and goal setting.
• Mentorship and opportunities for growth within the company.
• Company parties and surprise days off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level