Engineer (EIT) - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our Iowa City team. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, support field investigations, and prepare FEMA-compliant floodplain studies.

Qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering or related water resources degree, 0–3 years of civil engineering experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS. Occasional travel across the state may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering with water resources emphasis.
• 0–3 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Some experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.
• Knowledge of stormwater management, earthwork, and grading plans is useful.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems and process GIS data for modeling efforts.
• Support field investigations including data collection and analysis for hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in FEMA-standard formats.
• Run GIS-based flood risk modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• Utilize ArcGIS and extensions to support flood risk modeling and mapping.
• Assist Stormwater design projects and evaluate design feasibility and regulatory specs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related water resources degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM

Job description

As a progressive firm, we are seeking team members who have a passion for growth and innovation. At HEI, we empower team members to foster professional development and maximize your potential. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found at Houston Engineering!

We are currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Iowa City, IA.

Job Description

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems andprocess 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.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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