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Headwaters Corporation is seeking a hydraulic engineer:

HYDRAULIC ENGINEER POSITION

OVERVIEW of HEADWATERS CORPORATION

Headwaters Corporation is a natural resources management consulting firm that assists clients in developing sustainable solutions in the areas of water resources engineering, planning, and permitting,: ecological science; and land management. The firm excels at assisting clients in managing complex projects and developing sustainable solutions. With offices in Nebraska and Colorado, Headwaters Corporation is able to provide a broad range of services to public and private clients including Federal, State, County, City, and local water providers.

SUMMARY OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEER POSITION

Headwaters Corporation is soliciting candidates for a hydraulic engineer. The position responsibilities include planning, managing, and executing all aspects of hydraulics-related projects for the Corporation. The hydraulics engineer will provide leadership in the areas of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering associated with hydraulic and sediment transport modeling, river engineering, field sampling and data collection, project permitting, and provide technical leadership and quality control review for hydraulic, geomorphology, and sediment augmentation projects. This position requires ensuring that all deliverables comply with technical, project, budgetary, and time constraints. This will involve producing deliverables, working as a team member, and managing other consultants.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 Master of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a hydraulics/river engineering concentration required.

 Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering and project management experience with water resources projects.

 Proven experience in developing and maintaining client relations.

 Knowledge of GIS applications in water resources and hydraulics.

 Strong public speaking and excellent writing skills.

 Preferred experience includes hydrology and hydraulics, computer modeling, geomorphology, field sampling, surveying and data collection, and environmental permitting. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or eligible.

 Effective time management, interpersonal and organizational skills, and team oriented attitude.

 Proven competence and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 Based either in Denver metro area or Nebraska in Kearney or Lincoln.

 If located in Colorado, requires ability to travel out of state, on average 4 days (2 nights) per month to Wyoming and Nebraska.

 Ambitious, self-motivated, ability to work well on a team and independently.

 Requires a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

BENEFITS Headwaters Corporation offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401K/Roth plan, and paid holidays. Headwaters Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resumes to Dr. Bridget Barron, Chief Operations Officer, barronb @ headwaterscorp dot com