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Water Engineer

$102k - $125k

Mott MacDonald

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.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for an experienced water/wastewater engineer to join our growing Colorado team. We are actively growing our water practice in the Rocky Mountain Region through diverse portfolio water, wastewater, stormwater, green infrastructure and recycled water projects.

The position offers excellent potential for professional growth and the opportunity to collaborate with national design leaders and project managers. Our water practice supports all markets including dams, geotechnical, energy, and transportation. The role will require supporting project managers in executing water projects; working with multi discipline design teams comprised of Mott MacDonald's supporting technical disciplines and specialty sub-consultants.

Responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to:

  • Overseeing technical design deliverables for work packages for infrastructure projects in water/wastewater
  • Assists the project manager in managing projects, serving as the deputy project manager and/or task/discipline lead for projects.
  • Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates, and calculations for key deliverables.
  • Provides design support services during construction (submittal reviews, RFI's, change orders, etc.).
  • Applies intensive/diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific principals/practices in broad areas of assignment and related fields.
  • Coordinates with other disciplines, subconsultants, and other staff throughout the project.


We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset is a must.
  • B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in water and wastewater related projects - planning, design, execution, and cost estimation for green infrastructure, pumping, and pipeline design projects.
  • Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and clients (technical and non-technical) and nurture the development of junior staff.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project. Knowledge of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software is a plus but not needed. Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS.
  • Ability and enthusiasm for supervising the work of others, including check and approval of key deliverables.
  • Skilled in technical writing.


Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. 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.

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

The expected salary for this position is $102,000 - $125,000.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

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.

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