Since the 1970s, our client has successfully served a variety of clients throughout Colorado. Areas of service including land development, surveying, surface transportation, water resources, structural engineering, and construction services. Their in-house staff of talented engineers, surveyors, and support personnel enables them to respond quickly to demanding assignments, project schedules, and changing project scopes. With an annual Net Revenue of $16.5 million in 2024, they currently have 95 employees and plans to grow to 120 employees over the next 3-5 years.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Team Lead - Water Resources position serves as the chief of their respective projects and teams within the Water Resources Group (Public Works Department). The Team Lead is responsible for overall management of direct reports and pulls together the resources required to make each project successful.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with the Department, Group, or PMs to identify and coordinate team priorities, deliverables, and submittals.
• Act as a mentor and oversee Project Engineer and Design Engineer's work product and coordinate work assignments. Provide meaningful direction, training, and guidance to younger staff to grow their knowledge and tool sets to build a strong team atmosphere and working relationships.
• Plan, organize, and direct and review all activities of team employees. Responsible for the overall performance of the team, including budget and schedule control, QA/QC, and maintaining staff's minimum utilization targets.
• Review work from direct reports to ensure sound and accurate designs that meet applicable criteria, client or project goals, and the high standard quality that the company demands. This includes reviewing construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, models, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Have regular client interaction in meetings, phone conversations, and email correspondence. Maintain routine interaction with other firms, planners, A/E representatives, contractors, and review agencies. Frequent internal and external project meetings.
• Establish and maintain long-term client relationships that lead to additional work and services. Promote all company services and offices to clients.
• Develop positive working relationships with city and county professionals and other regulatory entities.
• May sign and seal drawings prepared under their supervision if licensed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university
• 5-7 years of applicable experience, with 2 years of experience being in a Project Engineer-level or equivalent level role in support of public or private infrastructure design projects.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic software such as HEC-RAS, CUHP, EPA, SWMM, WaterCAD, and MHFD design spreadsheets.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage/mentor junior staff and work well in teams.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, with familiarity with state, federal, and local policies.
• Experience in project planning, resource and budget estimating, understanding and working to standards of quality and safety as required.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Flexible Schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-sponsored events

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.