Water Resources Engineer, Entry Level - WR0020

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Life and disability coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Telehealth resources

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave and adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Remote work options depending on pos./

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entry-level water resources engineer to advance their career at a forward-thinking firm focused on transportation and water resources in the Denver South area. The role emphasizes hands-on hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design across projects from drainage to floodplain analysis.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years of experience, a civil engineering degree, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil3D/Bentley OpenRoads; proficiency in hydrology/ hydraulics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on water resources (Master's preferred).
• 0-2 years of experience in water resources design and stormwater quality design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Bentley OpenRoads Designer is desired.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software like CUHP, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, SewerGems, EPA SWMM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Roadway drainage design including hydrology and hydraulics for roadside ditches, curbs, and storm sewer systems.
• Stormwater quality and detention design per CDOT and MHFD guidelines and MS4 permits.
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis and scour countermeasure design.
• Floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS 1D/2D and FEMA map revisions.
• Prepare design documents, plans, details, quantities, costs, and specifications.
• Support construction through submittals review, RFIs, and field visits to ensure contract compliance.
• Assist in preparing scope, budgets, and scheduling for projects and proposals.

Skills

Water resources design

Stormwater quality design

Hydrology & hydraulics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree considered a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting, and energetic entry-level water resources engineer looking to advance their career at a forward-thinking firm focused on delivering excellence in transportation and water resources! The ideal candidate is expected to have 0-5 years of experience and will work out of our Denver South office.

This selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex water resources projects ranging from hydrology and hydraulics support for transportation projects to standalone projects, such as stream restoration, floodplain analysis, and major outfall systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Roadway drainage design including hydrology and hydraulics for projects including roadside ditches, curb and gutter sections, complex storm sewer design with utility conflicts, retrofitting storm sewer design, and coordinating with existing downstream systems
• Stormwater quality and detention design including post construction stormwater quality control measures (SCMs) recommended by CDOT and MHFD, Construction Control Measures for sediment and erosion control, and general familiarity with common Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits requirements
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis, including sizing proposed structures, analyzing existing structures, scour analysis, design for scour protection for minor to major outfalls, and scour countermeasure design for bridges
• Floodplain analysis including HEC-RAS (1D and 2D) to support documentation for floodplain development permit applications, and preparing Conditional Letter of Map Revision and Letter of Map Revision applications to FEMA
• Use computer assisted engineering design software to prepare engineering and design documents as needed. This includes the preparation of plans, profiles, details, quantity tabulations, construction costs, reports and specifications
• Supports construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFI's, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with the contract drawings and specifications
• Assist in preparing scope, budget, and scheduling of projects and for proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis on water resources. Master's degree considered a plus
• 0-2 years of experience in water resources design and stormwater quality design
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer is desired
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software like CUHP, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, SewerGems, EPA SWMM, etc. preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Engineering Intern Certification required

The pay for this position has a range of $72,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 11/6/2026

Benefits

At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.