South Metro Water Supply Authority
Water Resources Engineer

Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Who We Are
The South Metro Water Supply Authority (SMWSA) was formed in 2004 to address the challenge of a high reliance on groundwater as a primary water supply in the south metro Denver area. For more information, visit www.southmetrowater.org.

Position Description
The South Metro Water Supply Authority (SMWSA) is seeking a full-time Water Resources Engineer to assist with coordinating operations of water supply systems, oversight of the design and construction of water projects, and assist with water supply planning. This position will help implement SMWSA’s regional renewable water projects including the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a multitude of technical disciplines. SMWSA supports its employees to grow and use skills in multiple aspects of water resources.

Primary Duties
This position will have the following duties. In some cases, this position will lead these efforts and in other cases, will assist other team members.
Review infrastructure design drawings and specifications
Conduct onsite construction oversight
Coordinate system operation and repairs
Assist with hydraulic modeling
Develop and asset management systems and oversight
Assist with water quality management and planning, regulatory compliance, easement protection
Assist WISE Project planning and operations, as related to:
Administering and scheduling water deliveries
Preparing water delivery reports

Compensation
SMWSA offers a highly competitive salary and benefits program and an environment conducive to professional growth and work-life balance. The starting salary range is $60,000-$75,000.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter articulating your skills and experience to: info@southmetrowater.org. South Metro Water Supply Authority will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education and Experience
Education - Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Hydrology, Construction Management, or related field.
Experience – 0 to 5 years
Certifications – EI or PE preferred, but not required
Desired Skills
Implementing SMWSA projects will require the following skills. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. However, the ideal candidate will have experience in some of the following areas and be able to articulate how they will use the position to grow professionally and develop new skills.

Professional written and verbal communication skills
Project management / project delivery (budget/schedule/quality control)
Map and graphics production (GIS Systems)
Knowledge of groundwater and aquifer storage and recovery
Experience with computer software including Microsoft Office based programs
Database management and design
Data collection and analysis
Understanding of Colorado water law
Permitting and regulatory compliance at state, local, and federal levels
Water systems planning (Hydraulics, facility sizing, water quality, system controls, water accounting, water demand planning and conservation)
Construction management and oversight
Experience with development and management of water supply models to optimize operations and infrastructure

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