Water Resources Engineer, Entry Level - WR0022

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 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 Colorado Springs 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

• 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) permit 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 RFIs, 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.

Qualifications

• 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 such as 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.

Benefits

• 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