Project Designer-EIT-Surface Water Resources

Project Designer-EIT-Surface Water Resources

Location: Palisade, CO

At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.

We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Engineer-in-Training to work in our thriving Palisade, Colorado office. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of water resources projects with a particular focus on irrigation infrastructure. Project examples include master planning, hydraulic modeling, and design of pipelines, canals, pump stations, hydraulic structures, wells, small dams, and storage ponds.
• Develop business by assisting with preparation of proposals.
• Collaborate with clients, operators, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and contractors on project requirements and deliverables.
• Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
• Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation, monitoring equipment installation, and project reconnaissance.
• Coordinate with other staff assigned to projects including PE’s, EI’s, drafters, funding team, and construction observers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
• Engineering Intern (E.I.) certificate and progress towards obtaining Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• 0-3 years of civil engineering experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $72,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Coaching and Mentorship programs
• Performance bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Health club subsidy
• A collaborative, team-centered work environment
• Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

• The application window will be open through November 19, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
• See our website for more benefit details: https://www.jub.com/our-benefits/
• To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com