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Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining and Dams
Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining and Dams-March 2024
Denver
Mar 29, 2026
About Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining and Dams

  Company Description

  Work with Us. Change the World.

  At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

  There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

  We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

  Job Description

  Job Description

  AECOM is seeking a highly motivated senior water resources engineer to support mine tailings storage facility and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the Mining group in Denver Colorado.

  Job Summary/Responsibilities

  Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, and construction of water management systems for Tailings Storage Facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects

  Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large size projects

  Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term stormwater management solutions for mine waste facilities

  Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice

  Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks

  Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work

  May be responsible for Project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)

  Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the stormwater management design of mine waste storage projects

  Provide advice and consultation to client on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations

  Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design

  Qualifications

  Minimum Requirements

  BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.Preferred Qualifications

  Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study

  10+ years or more of relevant experience

  Professional Engineer (PE) License

  MSHA Miner training

  Demonstrated progressive experience in stormwater evaluation and design (e.g., hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design), construction monitoring and operations

  Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects

  Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships

  Knowledge of standard hydrologic and hydraulic software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS) and evaluations

  Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings

  Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections

  Perform frequency storm and probable maximum precipitation hydrologic analyses

  Conduct hydraulic analyses and design of channels, culverts, bridges, flow measurement, and flood mapping

  Prepare reservoir and pond designs including geosynthetic lining, leak detection/collection systems, breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways

  Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control

  Coordinate with OSE, EPA, and other agencies for permit preparation

  Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule

  Scope/estimate complex civil & hydraulics projects

  Track and manage task budgets and schedules

  Write reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references

  Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people

  Additional Information

  Relocation may be available for this role.

  Sponsorship may be available for this position (Current US Visa holders).

  Occasional site travel may be required.

  Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000.

  AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

  About AECOM

  AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

  Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

  You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

  You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

  AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

  Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  ReqID: J10102082

  Business Line: Water

  Business Group: DCS

  Strategic Business Unit: West

  Career Area: Engineering

  Work Location Model: On-Site

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