Water Resources Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)
About The Position
Barr is seeking a mid-level water resources engineer to join its Denver team. This hybrid role 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 also involves working with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials, and assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. The position requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, a flexible working style, and willingness to occasionally adjust schedules to meet deadlines or client needs. The position is based in Barr’s Denver, Colorado, office, with a hybrid arrangement that splits work between the office and a home office potentially available. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 current or future sponsorship by Barr.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally adjust schedule to meet deadlines 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
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control.
- Support hydraulic analysis and design for rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures.
- Conduct 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.
- Occasionally modify work schedules to meet deadlines and client needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accidental death insurance.
- 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.
- Annual time and expense allowances for professional development.
- Mentorship program and internal training opportunities.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff for extra time worked.
- Paid family leave.
- Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
- Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
- Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
- Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
