Water Resources Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Westminster, CO

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our renewables team. The qualified individual will lead and manage permitting, design, and construction of Solar and Wind development projects. This position will serve as a technical lead coordinating with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet stormwater regulations. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering
5+ years of experience in stormwater hydrology and modeling
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months
Proven project management experience
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Excellent communication skills with clients and regulatory agencies
Advanced problem-solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to write technical proposals, reports, and publications
Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with renewable energy projects (solar/wind) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models
Manage and coordinate with civil, electrical, and environmental teams within Westwood
Perform and review drainage calculations and designs
Prepare and oversee design drawings and design calculations
Write and review technical reports documenting design methodologies
Lead site visits and inspections as needed
Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development
Support the construction stormwater team with shear stress calculations, exhibit creation, and erosion control design
Find and utilize various GIS datasets to support work on water resources and other related projects
Communicate directly with clients and regulatory agencies
Lead proposal development and business development efforts