Engineer (EIT) - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Paid health insurance

Flexible schedule

Generous 401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated civil engineer to perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems as well as support field investigations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and will have up to 3 years of relevant experience.

The position offers competitive pay along with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Willingness to travel throughout the region for project activities is necessary.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Civil Engineering.
• Some experience with hydrological and hydraulic modeling software is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems.
• Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards.
• Support Stormwater design projects and evaluate feasibility of design approaches.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

GIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems and process GIS data necessary to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts.
• Support field investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications.
• Execute GIS-based one dimensional and two-dimensional flood risk modeling software application such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and SWMM.
• Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs.
• Support Stormwater design projects and evaluate the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications or regulations.

Likely project areas include civil engineering and watershed projects, water resources studies, public drainage system repairs, hydrologic modeling and storm water planning. Candidate must be willing to travel throughout the state/region for project meetings and project management related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering with water resources emphasis.
• 0-3 years of experience in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Some experience with hydrological and hydraulic modeling software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, earthwork, and grading plans helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, and clients.
• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, following up, and keeping project information organized.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays; parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedule, annual HEI logo apparel and more.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability