Senior Water Resources Engineer; PE Rocks Engineering & Surveying LLC

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer (PE) to spearhead the growth of our water resources department from our Cañon City or Colorado Springs office. This role runs in tandem with our Project Engineer position but focuses heavily on building and mentoring our water resources team. The successful applicant will be an incredibly experienced leader who knows how to tackle unique and specific issues with creative solutions while serving as the primary mentor for less experienced engineers and drafters.

You will be responsible for winning new work, maintaining long‑term client relationships, and managing large‑scale projects—including master drainage studies and complex floodplain analyses—from beginning to end.

• Passion for serving our neighbors!
• Enrolled as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in any combination of site grading, drainage, floodplain studies (LOMC/FEMA), and environmental permitting.
• Proven Leadership Ability:
  Experience acting as a direct supervisor, team leader, or sector leader.
• Business Development Mindset:
  Demonstrated ability to win new work and maintain long‑term relationships with clients and the community.
• Technical Mastery:
  Advanced proficiency in HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, CUHP, and related H&H software applications.
• High‑Level Project Management:
  Experience managing the scope, schedule, and budget for large, complicated projects.

• Experience in System Development:
  Ability to work with company leadership on department strategy, goals, and budgets.
• Advanced Expertise: A specific area of technical expertise that is of high value to the community or regional clients.
• Project Management:
  Acting as a Project Manager with ultimate responsibility for quality and timelines.

• Profit Sharing:
  Participation in Company Profit Sharing.
• Insurance:
  Employer‑sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus Company‑paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement:
  Retirement plan with Company Match.
• Time Off:
  Vacation and Sick time (accruing immediately) and Company‑paid Volunteer Time.
• State‑Provided Leave:
  Access to Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program for paid family and medical leave.
• Perks:
  Tuition reimbursement and access to the "company garage" of outdoor gear (rafts, climbing gear, mountain bike).

Join our team at 3 Rocks Engineering & Surveying and be part of an exciting and growing company dedicated to serving our neighbors through excellence in engineering and surveying services. To apply please fill out the form below and email a copy t, along with a resume, and any other relevant documents.

3 Rocks Engineering & Surveying is an equal opportunity employer. We are thankful to have a diverse team and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.