Senior Engineer - Surface Water
New Yesterday
Merrick is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in surface water engineering to join our dynamic Infrastructure team in our Colorado, Idaho, or Georgia offices. The ideal candidate will have extensive design and construction experience in river engineering, hydrology, open channel and storm sewer hydraulics, stream restoration, scour, armoring and erosion control, sediment transport, floodplain management, storm sewer infrastructure, detention facilities, and stormwater quality. In addition to technical proficiency, candidates with a passion for outdoor recreation, including rafting, river safety, surfing, angling, and general outdoor activities, are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $162,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Why Join Us?
- Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative river, stormwater, and other water resource projects.
- Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about water, community, and recreation.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Engage in an employee-owned company culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work-life balance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Technical Lead in support of the Project Manager for surface water engineering projects, primarily focusing on river and stream restoration, stormwater infrastructure, and floodplain management.
- Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling to support project designs and regulatory compliance.
- Develop conceptual and detailed designs for river stabilization, river recreation, and stormwater management solutions.
- Prepare proposals, change orders, feasibility studies, technical reports, design and construction plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams that typically include planners, landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, geomorphologists, permitting specialists, surveyors, environmental scientists, to develop innovative solutions for complex projects.
- Successfully interact and communicate with both internal and external clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders and assist the Project Manager in successfully achieving the goals, objectives, and regulatory requirements for the project.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, water resource engineering, or other related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum twelve (12) years of experience in surface water engineering, with a focus on river systems and stormwater management.
- Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, SRH-2D, CFD/3D hydraulic modeling, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of hydrology, open channel and storm sewer hydraulics, erosion, sediment transport dynamics, floodplain regulations, and stormwater quality practices.
- Experience with GIS and CAD-based software for analysis and design.
- Previous experience in preparation of design and construction documents including technical specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in one of our office locations in Colorado (Denver, Greenwood Village, Loveland, Colorado Springs); Idaho (Boise, Coeur d'Alene, McCall, Lewiston); or Georgia (Chamblee/Atlanta).
- Valid driver's license, a good driving record required and must be insurable.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Construction oversight experience on large-scale river restoration and/or stormwater management projects
- Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Familiarity with design and construction of river health and stabilization features.
- Knowledge of ecological restoration techniques and natural channel design principles.
- Experience in public engagement and stakeholder coordination.
- Passion for outdoor recreation and an understanding of river safety, whitewater dynamics, and recreational river use is a plus.
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PERKS
- Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
- Robust Employee Referral Program.
- Annual performance and compensation reviews.
- Professional Training and Development.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Peer Mentor Program
- And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
- At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
- Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
- Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
- Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
- Location:
- Englewood