Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer – Grow with Impact

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

Telehealth

EAP

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Bonus program

Remote work options

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig seeks an entry‑level water resources engineer to join our Colorado Springs office, offering a path to advance in a forward‑thinking firm focused on transportation and water resources. You will contribute to hydrology and hydraulics analyses, roadway drainage design, and floodplain work across transportation projects and standalone water resources initiatives.

A bachelor’s in civil engineering and 0–2 years’ experience are expected; Master’s is a plus, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on water resources.
• 0–2 years of experience in water resources design and stormwater quality design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer is preferred.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software such as CUHP, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, SewerGems, EPA SWMM, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Roadway drainage design including hydrology and hydraulics for projects with roadside ditches, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and retrofitting.
• Stormwater quality and detention design aligned with MS4 permit requirements.
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis including scour and protection design.
• Floodplain analysis using HEC‑RAS and FEMA letter of map revisions.
• Prepare design documents, plans, profiles, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals and RFIs; conduct field visits.
• Assist in preparing scope, budget, and scheduling for projects and proposals.

Skills

Water resources design

Stormwater management

Hydrology & hydraulics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree considered a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

CUHP

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

CulvertMaster

HY8

FlowMaster

StormCAD

SewerGems

EPA SWMM

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig seeks an entry‑level water resources engineer to join our Colorado Springs office, offering a path to advance in a forward‑thinking firm focused on transportation and water resources. You will contribute to hydrology and hydraulics analyses, roadway drainage design, and floodplain work across transportation projects and standalone water resources initiatives.

A bachelor’s in civil engineering and 0–2 years’ experience are expected; Master’s is a plus, with proficiency in