Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer - Dams and Water Systems

🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer – Dams & Water Systems (Engineer IV)

📍 Colorado Springs, CO | 🔗 Relocation assistance available!

💼 $137,780 – $162,093

🗓️ Apply today! https://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/colorado-springs-co/senior-water-infrastructure-engineer-dams-water-systems-engineer-iv/460CD7D6193548E4ADB92F02305321D7/job/

💧 A Little About the Job

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the safety and sustainability of a community’s most vital resource—water?

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical efforts in dam safety, hydrology, and water infrastructure asset management. In this high-impact role, you’ll work alongside the Chief Dam Safety Engineer and a team of dedicated professionals to assess, maintain, and improve essential infrastructure like dams, pump stations, pipelines, and storage facilities.

You’ll be at the forefront of:

- Leading condition assessments and asset management programs for dams and water systems

- Guiding rehabilitation and replacement projects from concept to completion

- Ensuring compliance with Colorado Dam Safety Rules and FERC regulations

- Supporting emergency action planning and operational strategies

- Mentoring other engineers and fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to protect public safety, preserve natural resources, and shape the future of water infrastructure in one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

🧠 Who You Are

- You’re a collaborative, forward-thinking engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and making a difference. You bring:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering (ABET-accredited)

- A Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

- Extensive experience in dam safety, hydrology/hydraulics, and water infrastructure

- Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or GIS is a plus

- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote sites

- A passion for public service, safety, and infrastructure resilience

- Bonus points if you’ve led workshops or public speaking engagements related to dams, water systems, emergency response and related infrastructure!