Stormwater Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Our Denver, CO office is seeking a Junior engineer to support our stormwater/drainage group on existing and new projects in the West and NASA Regions. Come join our team, work and collaborate with other talented individuals to support project teams throughout North America on planning, design, startup, and delivery tasks.  The ideal candidate will be able to bring an entrepreneurial spirit to support a growing team by supporting services that include H&H modeling, FEMA compliance modeling, river hydraulics, culvert analysis, highway/roadway drainage, and rail corridor drainage.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Plan, investigate, and perform field work activities to determine feasibility of options and to complete design activities;
• Perform detailed design related to the various projects encountered as a stormwater engineer conducting H&H modeling, FEMA compliance modeling, river hydraulics, culvert analysis, highway/roadway drainage, grading, utility relocations, and rail corridor drainage;
• Produce preliminary and final drawings in accordance with company and client standards while advancing the use of 3D modeling along with project site grading surfacing within the design team.
• Assist during construction to serve as the lead project engineer responsible for review of shop drawings, RFIs, and design clarifications;
• Assist and lead permitting activities with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies;
• Attend project meetings, prepare agendas, and meeting minutes;
• Coordinate and work with various disciplines in the execution of the work;  
• Work closely with project managers and senior engineers in review of work and coordination in execution of designs.  

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater design; 
• Is a Professional Engineer or is an Engineer in Training (EIT) with and ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer within two years preferred; 
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline; 
• Experience in design, bidding, and construction phase services for stormwater projects; 
• High motivation and passion to provide exceptional client service; 
• Solid technical background and project experience demonstrating the potential to grow into a senior project manager role in the water field; 
• Ability to mentor early career staff, and proactively resolve issues to accomplish results; 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present effective technical reports. 
• Ability to follow a stringent QAQC processes.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

The expected salary for this position is $86,000- $105,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.