Water Resources Engineer, Mid-Level - WR0021

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

Generous Vacation and Sick leave

401(k) with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Reimbursement of professional certification fees

Job summary

A water resources engineering firm located in the United States is seeking a mid-level water resources engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of experience specializing in roadway drainage and stormwater quality design. Responsibilities include managing various engineering projects, conducting hydraulic analysis, and utilizing CAD software for design documentation. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in water resources design focusing on drainage and stormwater.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software.
• PE license required in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway drainage including hydrology and hydraulics.
• Conduct floodplain analysis and manage floodplain permit applications.
• Finalize engineering documents using CAD software.

Skills

Roadway drainage design

Stormwater quality design

Hydrology and hydraulic modeling

Client contact and project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

HEC-RAS

EPA SWMM

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Overview

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting, and energetic mid-level water resources engineer looking to advance their career at a forward-thinking firm focused on delivering excellence in transportation! The ideal candidate is expected to have 4-10 years of experience and will work out of our Denver South or Fort Collins office.

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) 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.

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.
• 5-10 years of experience in water resources design with an emphasis on roadway drainage design and stormwater quality design.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software like CUHP, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, SewerGems, EPA SWMM, etc.
• Experience with 2-D modeling (SMS/SRH-2D and/or HEC-RAS 2D) considered a plus.
• Experience with CDOT is highly desired
• Experience with client contact and project coordination
• Stream restoration/stabilization knowledge and experience considered a plus.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: PE license required in Colorado

Compensation and Benefits

The pay for this position has a range of $90,000 - $130,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

Application Deadline: 5/18/2026