Kiewit
Senior Water Resources Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Requisition ID:
173623
Job Level:
Senior Level
Home District/Group:
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department:
Design Engineering
Market:
Transportation
Employment Type:
Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers has an immediate opening for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our growing Transportation Engineering group. This role is located in Lone Tree, CO. In this role, you will execute complex Water Resource designs for projects across North America including design-build, public-private partnerships (P3), and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). We seek a technical expert who has in-depth technical expertise that can be drawn upon to inform various projects across North America, while also providing mentorship to junior and mid-level staff in advanced hydrologic and hydraulic design topics. Your team will support design pursuits, and execute projects through final construction in Texas and other states.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transits solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don’t just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position will be based out of our Lone Tree, CO office. This is not a remote work opportunity, but we offer excellent relocation assistance if you need it.
Responsibilities You will be responsible for drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (using various models and methods), and preparation of design plans, reports and technical documentation, as well as mentoring and leading others in the delivery of drainage and H&H functions.
Tasks may include (based on expertise):
Hydrology
Single-event and continuous rainfall modeling
Watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Software experience includes: HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, SBUH and HSPF
Hydraulics
Pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, pump stations, bridge sizing and scour
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Flood analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs
Stormwater quantity / quality calculations, LID, NPDES compliance and erosion control
Channel hydraulics and design to include restoration techniques, erosion and scour protection, and alternative lining concepts
Software experience includes: HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, SWMM, Culvert Master, Storm CAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master; 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D
Drainage Design
Development of drainage plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and water resources projects, including terrain, grading and other design components via Inroads, Arc-GIS and other software
Software experience includes: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Arc-GIS, GEOPAK, Inroads, Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, HydroCAD
3D modeling and/or programming experience is a plus
As a Technical Expert
Provide technical guidance and oversight on non-traditional water resources projects
Mentor/lead other more junior engineers/designers
Provide Engineer of Record stamp of approval
Compilation of permits and reports for approval by regulating agencies
Establish and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Support our "get work" proposal activities
Participate in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible
Support project communications and technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues
Support plan production, specifications, estimate and drainage design development and may be responsible / in charge of engineering work and may be the Engineer of Record for final design projects
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 12+ years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics or hydrology in either transportation or land development projects
PE license required
Must have experience with US transportation projects
Design-Build project experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals
Excellent organizational skills and data integrity/file management/version control experience
Experience mentoring others (training on advanced topics, development of workflows and “how-tos”, etc.)
Ideal H&H software experience includes HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, CulvertMaster, StormCAD, CivilStorm, PondPack, FlowMaster; SWMM, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D
Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery is preferred
Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects is preferred
Working knowledge of hydrologic analysis methods including single-event and continuous rainfall modeling, watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Prefer experience with pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, bridge sizing and scour, revetment design, temporary drainage design, and coastal considerations for highway and transit drainage
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Familiarity with flood risk analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs is preferred
Must have working knowledge of storm water quantity / quality calculations, NPDES compliance and erosion control
This position includes occasional travel to project offices and work sites up to 25%
Other Information
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
Base Compensation: $150,000/yr - $165,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/18/2025 - 06/27/2025
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit
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173623
Job Level:
Senior Level
Home District/Group:
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department:
Design Engineering
Market:
Transportation
Employment Type:
Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers has an immediate opening for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our growing Transportation Engineering group. This role is located in Lone Tree, CO. In this role, you will execute complex Water Resource designs for projects across North America including design-build, public-private partnerships (P3), and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). We seek a technical expert who has in-depth technical expertise that can be drawn upon to inform various projects across North America, while also providing mentorship to junior and mid-level staff in advanced hydrologic and hydraulic design topics. Your team will support design pursuits, and execute projects through final construction in Texas and other states.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transits solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don’t just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position will be based out of our Lone Tree, CO office. This is not a remote work opportunity, but we offer excellent relocation assistance if you need it.
Responsibilities You will be responsible for drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (using various models and methods), and preparation of design plans, reports and technical documentation, as well as mentoring and leading others in the delivery of drainage and H&H functions.
Tasks may include (based on expertise):
Hydrology
Single-event and continuous rainfall modeling
Watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Software experience includes: HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, SBUH and HSPF
Hydraulics
Pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, pump stations, bridge sizing and scour
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Flood analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs
Stormwater quantity / quality calculations, LID, NPDES compliance and erosion control
Channel hydraulics and design to include restoration techniques, erosion and scour protection, and alternative lining concepts
Software experience includes: HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, SWMM, Culvert Master, Storm CAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master; 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D
Drainage Design
Development of drainage plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and water resources projects, including terrain, grading and other design components via Inroads, Arc-GIS and other software
Software experience includes: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Arc-GIS, GEOPAK, Inroads, Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, HydroCAD
3D modeling and/or programming experience is a plus
As a Technical Expert
Provide technical guidance and oversight on non-traditional water resources projects
Mentor/lead other more junior engineers/designers
Provide Engineer of Record stamp of approval
Compilation of permits and reports for approval by regulating agencies
Establish and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Support our "get work" proposal activities
Participate in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible
Support project communications and technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues
Support plan production, specifications, estimate and drainage design development and may be responsible / in charge of engineering work and may be the Engineer of Record for final design projects
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 12+ years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics or hydrology in either transportation or land development projects
PE license required
Must have experience with US transportation projects
Design-Build project experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals
Excellent organizational skills and data integrity/file management/version control experience
Experience mentoring others (training on advanced topics, development of workflows and “how-tos”, etc.)
Ideal H&H software experience includes HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, CulvertMaster, StormCAD, CivilStorm, PondPack, FlowMaster; SWMM, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D
Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery is preferred
Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects is preferred
Working knowledge of hydrologic analysis methods including single-event and continuous rainfall modeling, watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Prefer experience with pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, bridge sizing and scour, revetment design, temporary drainage design, and coastal considerations for highway and transit drainage
Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Familiarity with flood risk analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs is preferred
Must have working knowledge of storm water quantity / quality calculations, NPDES compliance and erosion control
This position includes occasional travel to project offices and work sites up to 25%
Other Information
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
Base Compensation: $150,000/yr - $165,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/18/2025 - 06/27/2025
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit
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