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.

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