Water Resources Engineer

AECOM
Denver
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 80,000 - 130,000 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 4-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Client relationship management","Technical reporting","Mentorship","Collaboration","Engineering judgment"]

Support and lead water resources projects across mining, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure sectors. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, build site water balance models, and develop stormwater management plans and diversion designs. Work on mine water management (including dewatering and tailings water controls) and conduct flood, drainage, and watershed evaluations. Prepare technical reports and partner with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, client work, and construction-phase support.

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Job Summary

Support and lead water resources projects across mining, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure sectors. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, build site water balance models, and develop stormwater management plans and diversion designs. Work on mine water management (including dewatering and tailings water controls) and conduct flood, drainage, and watershed evaluations. Prepare technical reports and partner with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, client work, and construction-phase support.
Location: Denver
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for mining, infrastructure, and water resources projects.
  • •Develop site water balance models, stormwater management plans, and surface water diversion designs.
  • •Support mine water management projects including dewatering systems, tailings facility water management, contact water controls, and closure planning.
  • •Conduct flood assessments, drainage studies, and watershed evaluations.
  • •Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and design documents, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting permitting and construction-phase services.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 - 130,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquityFlexible Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline plus 4+ years of professional water resources engineering experience (including mining experience), or equivalent education/experience.
  • •Experience leading hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for water resources, infrastructure, or mining projects.
  • •Experience with mine water management, including dewatering systems and water management for tailings and contact water controls.
  • •Support environmental permitting efforts related to water resources and mining developments.
  • •Professional Engineer (PE) license and experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools (HEC-HMS, GoldSim, PCSWMM, Civil3D, or similar) are preferred.
Experience:4-10 yearsMiningWater resourcesInfrastructureStormwaterEnvironmental permitting
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
Skills:Client relationship managementTechnical reportingMentorshipCollaborationEngineering judgment
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (PE)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HEC-HMSGoldSimPCSWMMCivil3D

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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