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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a licensed professional Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Storm Water Drainage team in Denver, CO. With 10-15 years of experience, an engineer in this role will have the unique opportunity to jump in and help deliver on multiple active projects throughout Colorado. With support from other Practice Leaders in the region, this role will play a key role project delivery within the first six months before taking a more active focus towards Business Development.

Our Projects Include

  • Large roadway drainage design project for a southern Colorado client
  • Large stormwater masterplan study for a southern Colorado client
  • Small drainage concept for a roadway corridor for a small southern Colorado client
  • Water quality facility design for a large southern Colorado client.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
  • Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments, delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
  • Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
  • Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
  • Will be required to maintain positive client relationships regularly.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable.
  • Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, and others.
  • Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
  • Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
  • Existing relationships with clients in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area are preferred.

Salary: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Depending on Experience

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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