Hydraulic Engineer: Water Resources & Modeling Lead

Apex Companies, LLC.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Life & disability

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training opportunities

Bonuses

Large national firm

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC. is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic and water resources projects for public and private clients. You will analyze bridges, culverts, floodplains, and drainage using 1D/2D modeling tools such as HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D, preparing calculations and reports.

Join a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to high-quality project delivery. PE preferred; 2+ years of relevant experience required in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• 2+ years of Civil Engineering experience with exposure to hydraulic modeling, hydrology, drainage, or water resources.
• Strong understanding of basic hydraulics and hydrology principles, including runoff calculations, open-channel hydraulics, culvert design, drainage systems, and stormwater management.
• Experience with or interest in developing proficiency with 1D/2D HEC-RAS and/or SMS SRH-2D.
• Familiarity with HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23 is preferred.
• Experience with HY-8 is a plus.
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management, modeling, and permitting is preferred.
• Experience with Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) is desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of hydraulic and water resources projects for public and private-sector clients.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for bridge openings, culverts, floodplains, drainage systems, and stormwater management projects.
• Assist with 1D and 2D hydraulic and surface water modeling using tools such as HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D.
• Support bridge hydraulic and scour evaluations, culvert design, floodplain analysis, drainage design, and stormwater management projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Assist with FEMA floodplain modeling, management, and permitting, including LOMR/CLOMR applications as applicable.
• Support drainage, gravity, irrigation, and stormwater system modeling and design.
• Coordinate with civil, transportation, environmental, survey, structural, and other multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
• Assist with permitting and coordination with clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support as needed.
• Work closely with senior engineers and project managers to develop technical skills and take on increasing levels of project responsibility.
• Provide technical support to project teams and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on quality project delivery and professional growth.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrology

Open-channel hydraulics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SMS SRH-2D

HY-8

HEC-18/20/23

Job description

Apex Companies, LLC. is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic and water resources projects for public and private clients. You will analyze bridges, culverts, floodplains, and drainage using 1D/2D modeling tools such as HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D, preparing calculations and reports.

Join a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to high-quality project delivery. PE preferred; 2+ years of relevant experience required in Idaho Falls, Idaho.