Senior Water Resource Engineer

Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2025.

Ecological Resource Consultants (ERC), a proud subsidiary of Western States Water, a leading provider of stream restoration, water resource engineering and environmental science services, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates with a background in hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology and stream restoration for a full-time engineering position at our Lakewood, Colorado, location.

Why ERC?

ERC offers the benefits of a small company yet provides a diverse range of technical services allowing our team members to gain a wide variety of technical experiences. We employ a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists with a variety of skills and expertise. Typical projects include stream restoration, hydraulic design, construction observation, geotechnical studies, geomorphology, design/build work, water rights, water balance and system reliability studies and development review. Much of our work is in Colorado, but we have projects across the US and around the world. Our array of projects provides opportunities for growth and development for engineers in any stage of their career.

ERC benefits from many long-standing client relationships. As such, project managers can focus their attention on project work and technical tasks, not business development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (minimum) in the field of civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology, water resources, construction management or a closely related field.
• Professional engineer license in any state with the ability to obtain CO licensure within 6 months.
• 10 years of progressive experience.
• Project management and staff coordination skills.
• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics; stream restoration design and geomorphology experience preferred.
• 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling competency.
• Plan review and construction observation experience.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Strong computer literacy skills.
• Civil 3D and GIS knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A desire to be both a technical leader and project manager for a wide range of projects.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active leader in our small team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic assessments to support evaluations and design for a variety of public and private clients.
• Complete geomorphologic evaluations and sediment transport modeling.
• Coordinate stream restoration design including field evaluations, design, modeling and construction observation.
• Manage projects, staff, budgets, schedules and clients.
• Prepare reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for project.
• Write work scopes and project cost estimates.
• Review design plans and specifications.
• Perform and manage construction engineering and observation tasks.
• Conduct other related work to support the ERC team and our clients.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
• 401K Retirement with company match
• Health insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity

ERC is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Opportunity policy at ERC provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. ERC ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements to EEO (revisions).