Engineer (EIT) - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

HSA & FSAs

Flexible schedule

HEI apparel

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. seeks a Water Resources Engineer in Iowa City, IA. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, support field data collection, and prepare FEMA-compliant flood studies.

Proficiency with ArcGIS and hydrologic software is preferred, with travel across the state for project meetings. Ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree with water resources focus and 0–3 years of experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills to collaborate with project teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with water resources emphasis.
• 0-3 years civil engineering experience.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with modeling software preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic models helpful.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS helpful.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and rivers.
• Support field investigations and data collection for models.
• Prepare floodplain and watershed studies per FEMA standards.
• Run GIS-based flood risk models using HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM.
• Utilize ArcGIS for flood risk mapping and project needs.
• Support stormwater design and evaluate design approaches/regulations.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication skills

Project teamwork

Education

BS Civil Engineering with water resources emphasis

BS Agricultural & Biological Systems Engineering with water resources emphasis

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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 Location

Job Location: Iowa City, IA

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.

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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