Water Resources Engineer: Hydrology & Flood Risk Modeling

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our Iowa City team. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, support field investigations, and prepare FEMA-compliant floodplain studies.

Qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering or related water resources degree, 0–3 years of civil engineering experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS. Occasional travel across the state may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering with water resources emphasis.
• 0–3 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Some experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.
• Knowledge of stormwater management, earthwork, and grading plans is useful.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems and process GIS data for modeling efforts.
• Support field investigations including data collection and analysis for hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in FEMA-standard formats.
• Run GIS-based flood risk modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• Utilize ArcGIS and extensions to support flood risk modeling and mapping.
• Assist Stormwater design projects and evaluate design feasibility and regulatory specs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related water resources degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM

Job description

Houston Engineering, Inc. seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our Iowa City team. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, support field investigations, and prepare FEMA-compliant floodplain studies.

Qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering or related water resources degree, 0–3 years of civil engineering experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS. Occasional travel across the state may be needed.