Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr • Denver, CO

1d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Denver team. In this hybrid role, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for water-retaining dams and hydropower facilities. The ideal candidate for this position has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and a willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative. About the opportunity Compensation: anticipated range of $100,000–$130,000/year. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Denver, Colorado, office. Work environment: ability to work in an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering with emphasis on water resources.
• Experience: 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.
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Driver’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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
• Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees