Water / Wastewater Senior Project Engineer – Pipelines, Pump Stations & Treatment

Dewberry • Denver, CO

3d • $141,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Water / Wastewater Senior Project Engineer to work in its Denver, Colorado office on local and nationwide water and wastewater projects for public-sector utility clients. The role is part of the growing Water Services line and offers the opportunity to work with a team of engaged professionals, apply current technology to complex client challenges, and contribute to the growth of Dewberry’s water practice. The position focuses on municipal water and wastewater infrastructure and may include serving as project manager on small- to medium-sized projects.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and over 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected annual salary range is $141,000–$185,000, subject to factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry does not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Colorado Professional Engineer license.
• At least 10 years of experience designing water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including work in at least one of these focus areas: large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, water treatment facilities, or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Proven success delivering projects on time, within budget, and correctly.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships, with a reputation for responsiveness and quality work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with project planning, design, and construction-phase services.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning, design, and construction assignments as a project engineer on municipal water and wastewater projects; potentially serve as project manager on small- to medium-sized projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, project engineers, technical support, junior staff, and subconsultants to develop fully functioning project designs, and mentor project staff and entry-level engineers.
• Assist the project manager with planning, scheduling, coordinating, supervising, and reviewing the project team’s work across environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/controls disciplines, as well as drafters, technicians, technical experts, and subconsultants.
• Perform data analysis, system modeling, and hydraulic calculations to size and select facilities.
• Conduct field work supporting design, including site walks, dimension verification, limited condition assessment, and client or contractor site meetings.
• Prepare bid documents, including drawings and specifications, reports, calculations, and other project deliverables; review others’ designs.
• Support permitting, easement, right-of-way, and other required documentation and approvals.
• Collaborate across the Water Services line to position, win, execute, and deliver work.
• Support successful project delivery and client satisfaction with respect to schedule, finances, and quality.
• Assist with developing statements of qualifications, detailed proposals, and contracts, including project understanding, scope, pricing, schedule, and terms and conditions; follow through on project execution plan development and implementation.
• Increase Dewberry’s visibility in the public-sector water business through active participation in national, state, and local professional and community organizations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance for the employee at no cost
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost
• Business travel and accident insurance at no cost
• Short- and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Travel Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual bonus and stipend eligibility for positions within the officer program; amounts vary by program level and bonuses depend on company performance
• Discounted purchase programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior