Job Description

This position is a hands-on position in a successful and continually growing company. The candidate will be involved with all forms of planning, design, and specialty services related to the stormwater and water resources engineering field.  Projects often involve Hydrology, Hydraulics, Floodplain Analyses, Detention/Water Quality BMP Design, Stream Restoration, Bridge Scour, Trail Design, Stormwater Management Plans, MS4 Compliance, and Water Rights.

Qualifications

Required:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the stormwater engineer field that includes project management responsibilities
• A registered professional engineer license in Colorado and have experience in providing engineering services in the state

Preferred:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in managing teams of engineers to provide exceptional engineering services
• Experience in mentoring less experienced engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of stormwater engineering
• Experience in business development and client management
• Practical application of the various hydrology/hydraulics software, including HEC-RAS (1D/2D preferred), HEC-HMS, CUHP, EPASWMM, and HY-8
• Experience in developing and guiding construction plan packages and/or master planning studies
• Experience in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Letters of Map Change (LOMC) and floodplain mapping
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D and GIS
• Construction oversight of stormwater project installations

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The typical salary range for this position is $110,000 to $170,000. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

RESPEC seeks an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to primarily support our Denver, CO location. The position may be based in one of our offices located in Colorado Springs, Denver, Grand Junction, or Loveland.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.