
Entry-level Civil and Water Resources Engineer
Fort Collins, COFull-time$68–72K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The entry-level Civil and Water Resources Engineer will join Trihydro’s Infrastructure and Natural Resources Business Unit, supporting multidisciplinary teams working on civil infrastructure and water resource projects. The role assists municipalities, agencies, districts, and private clients with systems such as water supply, sewer, transportation, and stormwater. It is full-time, approximately 40–45 hours per week, and is based in Laramie, Wyoming or Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Job Title: Entry-level Civil and Water Resources Engineer at Trihydro Corporation ** ** Location: Laramie, Wyoming or Fort Collins, Colorado ** ** Job Summary: The Entry-level Civil and Water Resources Engineer role is a position within Trihydro's Infrastructure and Natural Resources Business Unit. As a team member, you will assist with developing solutions for municipalities, state agencies, conservation and irrigation districts, and private clients, addressing civil infrastructure and water resource needs and improvements. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will assist in improving infrastructure systems, including water supply, sanitary sewer, transportation, and stormwater systems while supporting the assessment and development of water resources to meet agricultural, municipal, and industrial demands, as well as environmental objectives. This full-time position requires approximately 40-45 hours per week. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is ideal for you. Key Responsibilities: · Performing technical research and design calculations. **· ** Learning design and modeling software, drafting figures, and preparing construction plan sets **· ** Performing assigned design tasks, quantity calculations, and construction cost estimates **· ** Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling **· ** Researching construction materials and contacting/coordinating with construction material suppliers **· ** Preparing technical memorandums, design reports, and permitting applications **· ** Developing cost estimates **· ** Conducting field data collection, performing site inspections and inventories, and performing construction observation, monitoring and reporting ** ** Qualifications: - You are a recent graduate, new to civil engineering (minimal to no engineering design experience) and are looking for opportunities to build your technical foundation. - You have experience with and/or are interested in civil infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, transportation, and water resources. · Company culture is important to you, and you appreciate a work environment that prioritizes people, including mentoring and career growth opportunities. · You value teamwork to achieve project goals. · You are an engineer-in-training (E.I.T. or F.E.) or have plans to obtain your E.I.T. or F.E. within 6 months. **· ** You're experienced in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or related CADD programs (not required, but this experience allows you to hit the ground running). · Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SewerGems, GIS or other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software is preferred but not required. **· ** You possess strong technical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness; and a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables. **· ** Willingness to travel to client locations and other Trihydro offices. **· ** You understand the importance of time management and possess excellent organizational skills. ** ** **Engineers will focus on the following key performance areas during their first year: ** 1. Technical Learning and Task Execution: Performs assigned technical tasks under supervision using established procedures and guidance. Assists with preparation of technical deliverables (e.g., calculations, data collection, analyses, documentation). Demonstrates attention to accuracy, completeness, and quality in assigned work. 1. **Project Participation: ** Supports project teams by completing assigned tasks on time and as directed. Learns project workflows, documentation standards, and internal processes. 1. **Communication and Professional Conduct: ** Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a willingne s to learn. 1. Safety, Compliance, and Standards: Follows all safety procedures and company policies. 1. Learning and Development: Actively develops foundational technical skills and professional competencies. Demonstrate progress toward increased independence and responsibility. ** ** What We Offer: · Professional development and career growth opportunities · Mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement · A collaborative and inclusive work environment · Paid time off including vacation, flex, sick, paid family medical leave, and holiday pay · Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan, including a 6% discretionary match · Comprehensive health insurance program (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) · Best-in-class safety culture **The salary information shown below is a general guideline ONLY. Salaries are based on candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. ** ** ** **Summary pay range: $68,000- $72,000 ** This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role at Trihydro Corporation. Applications can be submitted via our website at https://www.trihydro.com/about-us/careers{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. About Us: Trihydro Corporation is a national engineering and environmental consulting firm. Our team values integrity and collaboration to complete meaningful projects that make a difference for our clients and communities. We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual to join our team. Trihydro is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because of a protected Veteran status.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,953 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$68–72K/yr
- Colorado median$95–130K/yr201 salary ranges
- US median$91–145K/yr2,697 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $70K, is 38% below the Colorado median midpoint ($114K) — in the lowest quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 244 open Civil Engineer jobs in Colorado and 4,953 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Langan Engineering A24 open
- Kiewit19 open
- Westwood Professionals17 open
- Experience
- Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,012 postings).
- Education
- 3,864 of the 4,953 open Civil Engineer jobs (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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