Water Resources Engineer, Entry Level - WR0024

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc.; 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 (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Telehealth and mental health resources

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Floating holidays and paid parental/ad

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc. is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting water resources engineer to join our Denver South team. The ideal candidate has 0–5 years of experience and a degree in civil engineering with a focus on water resources.

Master’s degree is a plus. The role involves diverse projects from hydrology and hydraulics for transportation to standalone efforts like stream restoration and floodplain analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on water resources.
• Engineering Intern Certification is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in water resources design and stormwater quality design is preferred.
• Experience with hydrology/hydraulic modeling software is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway drainage including hydrology and hydraulics for projects with ditches, curb and gutter, and storm sewer systems.
• Perform stormwater quality and detention design per CDOT and MHFD guidelines; comply with MS4 permits.
• Conduct bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis and scour protection design.
• Perform floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS (1D/2D) and assist with FEMA-related filings.
• Prepare design documents, plans, profiles, and quantity takeoffs.
• Support construction through submittal reviews, RFIs, and field visits.
• Assist in scope, budget, and scheduling for projects and proposals.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-starter

Energetic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Intern Certification

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 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.

• 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: 12/7/2026

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.