Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level

The role – what you'll do

Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Denver team. In this hybrid role, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for water-retaining dams and hydropower facilities.

The ideal candidate for this position has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and a willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis: hydrologic analysis related to stormwater planning and flood control and hydraulic analysis and design related to storm sewer infrastructure, rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures. 

• Reporting and permitting: preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications and working with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials. 

• Project and task management: assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project team members and clients. 

About the opportunity

• Compensation : anticipated range of $100,000–$130,000/year. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Denver, Colorado, office.

• Work environment: ability to work in an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering with emphasis on water resources.

• Experience: 10 years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.

  • Experience with water resources challenges in Colorado, 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;