Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co•Denver, CO

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join its Denver team. The role provides project and/or task management, technical leadership, and engineering support for a diverse range of water resources projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams. Projects may involve hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, dam safety and reservoir systems, stormwater planning and flood control, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications. The position calls for strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and take initiative in a high-energy environment. The position is based in Barr’s Denver, Colorado, office. A hybrid arrangement may be considered, splitting work time between a Barr office and a home office. The employee must be able to work in an office environment and perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Barr. The anticipated compensation range is $100,000–$130,000 per year. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr offers medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death, and flexible spending account benefits; a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan with company contributions; annual profit distribution; professional development support; paid time off, holidays, and paid family leave; and wellness-related offerings. Eligibility may vary based on employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with an emphasis on water resources.
10 years of water resources engineering experience focused on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.
Experience with Colorado water resources challenges, 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.
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, proven task or project management skills, and willingness to work cooperatively with project team members.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in civil or environmental engineering focused on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality.
11 or more years of water resources engineering experience focused on hydrology, hydraulics, and/or water quality.
Experience with Western water rights.

Responsibilities

Perform or support hydrologic analysis for stormwater planning and flood control.
Perform hydraulic analysis and design for storm sewer infrastructure, rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures.
Prepare 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 team members and clients.
Provide project and/or task management, technical leadership, and engineering support to multidisciplinary project teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
Annual bonus distribution plan and dividends to shareholders as part of the company’s profit distribution model.
Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and internal training opportunities.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid family leave.
Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff and compensatory time (time off or pay for extra time worked) for exempt/salaried staff.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, and wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.