Water Resources Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co•Denver, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a mid-level water resources engineer to join its Denver team. This hybrid position supports hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater planning and flood control; hydraulic analysis and design for rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures; water-quality analysis in urban and/or rural settings; and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications. The role involves technical work, client and agency coordination, and assisting with project and task management. The position is based in Barr’s Denver, Colorado, office, with a hybrid arrangement that may be considered, splitting work time between an office and home office. Candidates should have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, a flexible working style, and willingness to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines or client needs. They must be able to work in an office environment and perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Barr. The anticipated annual compensation range is $90,000–$105,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. The position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Barr offers insurance, retirement and employee-ownership benefits, profit distribution, professional development support, paid time off and holidays, paid family leave, and wellness-focused offerings. Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline with an emphasis on water resources.
At least 5 years of water resources engineering experience focused on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.
Experience leading tasks or projects.
Experience and knowledge of hydrologic modeling and 1D and/or 2D hydraulic modeling software.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on water resources.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience in business development and client management.
Experience with Western water rights.
Working knowledge of GIS and CADD software.
Experience with site development design, plans, and/or specifications.

Responsibilities

Support hydrologic and hydraulic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control.
Perform hydraulic analysis and design for rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures.
Support water-quality analysis in urban and/or rural settings.
Assist with preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications.
Work with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients.
Apply technical knowledge to precipitation and flooding data analysis, hydrologic analysis, flow analysis, hydraulic structures, bank stabilization and stream restoration, floodplain analysis and mapping, dam-break analysis, and dam and levee analysis and design.