Civil Water Engineer I -Surface Water/Stormwater Engineering

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking a Civil Engineer I in our Surface Water/Stormwater Engineering Infrastructure team. The position will be located in our Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Greenwood Village, CO, Loveland, CO or Chamblee, GA, locations and will include some travel to other Merrick offices to support the growing practice.

Why Merrick? Above all, Merrick is a family. We strive for excellence in our respective fields and value our individual employee owners and the contributions we make to our company. We live our purpose: Solving. Growing. Living. Our employee owners all work towards a common goal: delivering the right solutions to our clients and making our company great. Merrick is committed to equity and inclusion, creating a company that is a safe space for all individual identities and perspectives.

Job Description

Perform assignments in the analysis and design of river, drainageway, and urban stormwater systems.

Prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, cost estimates, studies, reports and work products.

Perform design tasks, prepare bid documents including drawings and specifications, and organizing all drawings, reports, calculations, and associated project deliverables, with supervision from project engineers, managers, and senior staff.

Must become knowledgeable of Merrick procedures, understand them and be able to apply them when required.

Candidate must be capable of making sound engineering decisions, exercise initiative, judgment and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with clients and Local, State, and Federal government agencies and be capable to lead project progress meetings, make project presentations, and provide clear written communications.

Additional duties may involve project management for projects.

Some travel may be required.

Field/construction activities may be required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• Zero (0) - Four (4) years minimum experience in planning, design, and construction oversight of surface water and urban stormwater systems, or in land development, or related field of civil engineering.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Open channel hydraulics and HEC-RAS experience desired.

• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GIS Systems preferred.

• Public works design experience with local, State and Federal governments is beneficial.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Kayak, surfing, and rafting experience would be beneficial to support our specialized whitewater recreation team.

• Ability to produce well-coordinated civil design documents

• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.

• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.

• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.

• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.

• Typical salary range for this position is $67,000 - $78,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.

• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.