Water Resources Engineer

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial wellness

Professional development

Flexible work schedule

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Wellbeing program

Growth opportunities

Employee bonus program

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) specializes in transportation and civil infrastructure engineering, delivering innovative, sustainable, and client-focused solutions.

The Water Resources Engineer will support projects across the Inland Northwest, including Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, Spokane, and Tri-Cities, with emphasis on drainage design and hydraulic analysis. The role offers opportunities to lead technical tasks, mentor developing engineers, and progress toward technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer's license (PE) in Idaho or Washington, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, hydrology, or hydraulics design.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical documentation, reports, and design drawings.
• Experience with drainage and/or hydraulic software such as HEC-RAS, SMS:SRH-2D, SUDA, HY-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, PondPack, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, GIS, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of drainage and stormwater systems for transportation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using established engineering methods and design criteria.
• Prepare calculations, reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop practical solutions to drainage, stormwater, floodplain, fish passage, and water conveyance projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to produce project deliverables.
• Review and incorporate comments from clients, agencies, and internal quality-control reviews.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects while meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and coordination with project stakeholders, as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and continue developing technical knowledge and professional judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Strong communication

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho or Washington

6+ years of drainage, stormwater, hydrology, or hydraulics design experience

Tools

HEC-RAS

SMS:SRH-2D

SUDA

HY-8

Hydraulic Toolbox

PondPack

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

GIS

Job description

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support projects throughout Eastern Washington and Idaho, joining our Inland Northwest team in Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; or Tri-Cities, WA.

This role will support transportation and civil infrastructure projects through hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater planning, drainage design, technical documentation, and preparation of construction plans. The position offers opportunities to lead technical tasks, mentor developing engineers, and grow toward technical leadership or project management.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and design of drainage and stormwater systems for transportation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using established engineering methods and design criteria.
• Prepare calculations, reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop practical solutions to drainage, stormwater, floodplain, fish passage, and water conveyance projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to produce project deliverables.
• Review and incorporate comments from clients, agencies, and internal quality-control reviews.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects while meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and coordination with project stakeholders, as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and continue developing technical knowledge and professional judgment.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer's license (PE) in Idaho or Washington, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, hydrology, or hydraulics design.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical documentation, reports, and design drawings.
• Experience with drainage and/or hydraulic software such as HEC-RAS, SMS:SRH-2D, Subsurface Utility Design and Analysis (SUDA), HY-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, or PondPack, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, GIS, or similar design and analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with drainage design for roadway, bridge, site development, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, GIS, or similar design and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local drainage and stormwater criteria applicable in Idaho and Washington.
• Field experience related to drainage investigations, culvert assessments, scour mitigation design, or floodplain analysis in Idaho or Washington.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $80,000/annually - $100,000/annually

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include: Tri-Cities, WA; Spokane, WA; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Boise, ID.