Dewberry

Water / Wastewater Senior Project Engineer – Pipelines, Pump Stations & Treatment

Dewberry$141K — $185K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering required, Master's preferred.
  • Colorado Professional Engineer license required.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in designing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Expertise in large diameter pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, and treatment facilities.
  • Strong client relationship management skills with a focus on responsiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Manage municipal water and wastewater projects in planning, design, and construction phases.
  • Collaborate with project teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Assist in project planning, scheduling, and interdisciplinary team coordination.
  • Conduct data analysis and hydraulic calculations for facility design.
  • Engage in fieldwork for design support including site assessments and client meetings.
  • Prepare bid documents, reports, and project deliverables while reviewing others' designs.
  • Support permitting and documentation processes for project approvals.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth in an engaging work environment.
  • Application of the latest technology to tackle challenging problems.
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals within the Water Services team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking aWater / Wastewater Senior Project Engineer to work in our Denver, CO office on water and wastewater projects locally and nationwide for public sector utility clients. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. This is an opportunity for an individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals in Dewberrys growing Water Services line.

Responsibilities
  • Work as a project engineer on municipal water and wastewater projects executing planning, design, and construction assignments. Work may also include serving as a project manager on small to medium-sized projects.
  • Work in a team environment to execute work with project managers, other project engineers, technical support, junior staff, and subconsultants to implement fully functioning project designs. Provide mentoring to project staff and entry level engineers.
  • Assist project manager with the planning, scheduling, coordinating, supervising, and reviewing of the work of the project team, including: environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/controls engineers; drafters, technicians; technical experts; and subconsultants.
  • Perform data analysis, system modeling, and hydraulic calculations to size and select facilities.
  • Perform field work in support of design such as project site walks, dimension verifications, limited condition assessment, and client/contractor site meetings.
  • Prepare bid documents (drawings and specifications), reports, calculations, and project deliverables and review the design of others.
  • Support permitting, easement, right-of-way, and other documentation and approvals as required.
  • Work in a team environment to leverage assets of the Water Service Line to position, win, execute, and deliver work.
  • Work for the successful delivery of projects and client satisfaction (schedule, financial, and quality).
  • Assist with the development of statement of qualifications, detailed proposals, and contracts to include project understanding, scope of work, pricing, schedule, and other terms and conditions; and follow through with development/implementation of a project execution plan.
  • Increase Dewberrys visibility in the public sector water business through active participation in national, state, and local professional and community organizations.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelors Degree inCivil, Environmental or related Engineering is required. Masters Degree in Engineering is a plus.
  • Colorado Professional Engineer license required.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the design of water/wastewater infrastructure projects including work in at least one of the following focus areas:
    • Large diameter pipelines
    • Pump stations
    • Lift stations
    • Water treatment facilities
    • Wastewater treatment facilities
  • Proven success delivering projects on time, within budget, and correctly.
  • Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships, with a reputation for being highly responsive and delivering quality work.
  • Good verbal and written communications skills.
  • Proven experience with project planning, design, and construction phase services.

Dont meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if youre excited about this role, but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

This posting is anticipated to close on August 3rd 2026.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $141,000-$185,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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