Stream and Stormwater Design Engineer / Design Manager

At Jacobs, we’re redefining what’s possible—designing and delivering innovative water infrastructure that makes the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. Join us as we partner with influential clients to protect our communities and shape a sustainable future.

We are looking for a passionate Stream and Stormwater Design Engineer / Design Manager with a strong technical background to lead the delivery of cutting-edge water resource projects across the West Central region and beyond. You’ll partner with Project Managers and engineers to ensure excellence in design, client satisfaction, and project success—all while working with a dynamic team that feels like family. Be a part of a vibrant community that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around our West Central geography and around the globe.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the design of stream and stormwater improvements such as stream restoration, ecosystem improvements, dams, detention and water quality facilities, floodplain improvements, stormwater conveyance systems, and other critical water resources infrastructure.

• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, scour analyses, stormwater management planning, and assist with environmental permitting.

• Provide quality construction documents such as drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.

• Support construction activities, including submittal reviews, requests for information, field and change orders, site inspection, and client and contractor coordination.

• Support, guide, and manage the design team, including internal staff and subconsultants.

• Assist project managers with project management duties and be a key client contact.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado or the ability to transfer registration from another state.

• At least 8 years of engineering design experience including at least 2 years of experience managing coordination between subconsultants, external partners, and multidiscipline engineering teams in water resources, stream restoration, stormwater management, floodplain studies, or environmental permitting.

• Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, which may include HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SRH-2D, EPASWMM, CUHP, HEC-HMS, or similar water-related software.

• Experience with or an understanding of design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bently MicroStation / ORD, or similar design and 3-dimensional grading software.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes.

• Prior experience as a lead engineer on water resources related projects.

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