Project Engineer - Stormwater

Project Engineer - Stormwater

This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled stormwater professional who wants to be part of Muller Engineering Company’s growing team. We are seeking a Project Engineer who thrives in a creative, collaborative environment and is excited to help deliver a wide variety of stormwater projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region.

Muller Engineering Company is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, where team members have opportunities to collaborate in person. Our employees follow a hybrid work schedule, with the majority of our staff located throughout Colorado’s Front Range. We welcome applicants from across the continental United States, with a preference for candidates who are currently located in Colorado or are willing to relocate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design stormwater improvements, including stream restoration and stabilization measures, culverts and storm drains, detention facilities, water quality features, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Design other public infrastructure improvements, including parks and facilities, trails, and localized grading projects with a focus on water resources.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies and permitting, geomorphic evaluations, scour analyses, erosion and sediment control planning, and master planning, including Capital Improvement Program development.
• Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory coordination as needed.
• Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, construction quantities, technical specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Provide construction engineering support throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to design engineers and technicians.
• Support Project Managers with client relations, stakeholder coordination, and subconsultant management.
• Assist Project Managers with project management responsibilities, including project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery, with oversight and guidance from the Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 4–10 years of experience with a focus on the design of stormwater improvements, including stream restoration and stabilization measures, culverts and storm drains, detention facilities, and water quality features.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, such as HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SRH-2D/SMS, FLO-2D, HEC-HMS, CUHP, SWMM, StormCAD, and other culvert or open-channel design tools.
• Familiarity with MHFD and/or CDOT criteria is preferred. Experience with InfoWorks ICM is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is a plus.
• Experience with GIS is a plus.
• Experience with construction engineering oversight and related processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Required License or Certification: 

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado, or the ability to obtain Colorado licensure through reciprocity or transfer from another state.

The salary range for this position is $95,000–$120,000, depending on individual education, qualifications, and experience.