Drainage Engineer

Basis Partners; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 49,593 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Colorado is looking for a Drainage Engineer to support transportation drainage projects. The position requires hydrologic and hydraulic design experience along with a B.S. in Civil Engineering or similar. Responsibilities include modeling, generating design documents, and conducting site visits under the guidance of senior engineers. The firm offers a competitive compensation of $36-$48 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in drainage design and calculations.
• Ability to obtain a PE license in Colorado.
• Experience with local agency regulations for drainage.

Responsibilities

• Perform drainage design and hydrologic analysis for projects.
• Prepare technical documents and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects.

Skills

Hydrologic design

Hydraulic design

Drainage design

Engineer's training

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

Microstation

OpenFlows

Job description

📍Location

Centennial, CO 80112

💰Compensation Range

Compensation range: $36.00–$48.00 per hour. This position is considered non-exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Position Summary

As a Drainage Engineer at Basis Partners, you play an important role in our community’s quality of life and safety by supporting transportation drainage projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic design and modeling, grading and erosion control design, and water quality design. You will be part of a collaborative design team, assisting with detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, preparing design plans, reports, and technical documents. You will contribute to projects of varying size and complexity under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers, taking on greater responsibility with experience. You will receive technical supervision and mentorship while building your skills, judgment, and professional expertise in drainage design and project delivery.

Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

• Supporting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design by assisting with drainage design for transportation and infrastructure projects under senior engineer guidance.
• Developing and refining hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HY-8, OpenFlows, StormCAD.
• Performing engineering calculations related to stormwater runoff, conveyance systems, scour, and floodplain analysis.
• Analyzing watershed characteristics and evaluating storm drain systems, culverts, detention/retention basins, ditches, and open channels.
• Conducting alternative analyses and providing technical recommendations based on engineering findings.
• Evaluating erosion control and water quality considerations in design.
• Generating contract deliverables by preparing drainage reports, stormwater management plans, 1D flow analyses, riverine alignments and profiles, specifications, quantity calculations, and cost estimates while ensuring technical accuracy.
• Assisting with preparation of drainage and stormwater documentation required for approvals and ensuring designs meet jurisdictional criteria and permitting requirements.
• Participating in site visits and field investigations, reviewing drawings, and assisting with RFIs, submittals, and field issue resolution.
• Confirming compliance with specifications and project documents during design and construction.
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, communicating progress, findings, and issues to managers and senior engineers, supporting internal reviews and client coordination.
• Maintaining organized project documentation following QA/QC standards and tracking tasks to meet budgets and timelines.
• Pursuing continuing education to stay current with industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Licensure

• 2+ years’ experience and highly advanced technical skills in performing drainage design, calculations, and plan production.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Engineer In Training with the ability to obtain a PE license in Colorado or P.E. licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Experience with local agency and DOT regulations for drainage design in closed pipe and open channel systems, including water quality design.
• Experience using Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, OpenFlows, HY-8, StormCAD, and related software.

Preferred Qualifications / Education / Licensure

• Experience with Mile High Flood District.
• Experience with GeoHEC‑RAS and SRH‑2D.

Travel

• Occasional travel to job sites, client offices, and other meeting places.
• Required to maintain a valid driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions

Most work will be performed in an office environment. Project site visits may involve hazards including exposure to weather, dust, fumes, traffic, slope, water, and trains.

Benefits Summary

• 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with employer contributions
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Disability insurance (short term and long term)
• Company‑paid life insurance with buy‑up provision
• Paid time off (PTO and holiday)
• Parental leave (pregnancy and parental)
• Training and career progression support