Water Resources Engineer - Mid-Level

Company: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting, and energetic water resources engineer to join our team. This mid-level civil engineer will have 4-10 years of relevant experience. We're a mid-size firm with offices in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. We have positions open in our Greenwood Village and Colorado Springs, CO Offices to join the Mountain West Water Resources Group. In this job, the Engineer 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.
Immediate responsibilities will be to act as task lead on major transportation projects. The selected applicant will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the drainage design, stormwater management plans for control measures during construction and post construction permanent water quality facilities. This will require coordination with other design disciplines, coordination with the client, and critical decision making to meet overall project goals.
Our Mountain West Water Resources Group is rapidly expanding and has the opportunity to support and spearhead a wide variety of water resources projects. At FHU, our focus is culture, integrity, and our relationship with co-workers and clients alike. We value each employee's opportunity for career growth. Now is your chance to join our team!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for various sized transportation projects, including major structure sizing and floodplain analysis.
• Stormwater management plans, including the design of control measures for stormwater during construction, post construction permanent stormwater quality facilities design, green infrastructure design, and compliance and permitting documentation.
• Assist with design of various channel improvements from bank stabilization for erosion protection to full stream analysis and restoration.
• 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.
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFI's, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.
• Assist in business development and preparing schedule, scope, and fee for proposals.
• Take ownership and responsibility for projects. This role can vary from water resources Task Lead to Project Manager depending on the size of the project.
  Requirements
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with emphasis in water resources.
  • 4-10 years of well-rounded water resources experience.
  • Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/Open Roads Designer required.
  • Experience with H&H modeling software like CUHP, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SMS and SRH-2D, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD/SewerGEMS, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, EPA SWMM, etc.
  • Project Management, marketing, and business development experience preferred
  • Local experience with DOTs, Counties, and Cities is a plus.
  • Stream restoration, pond, and watershed planning knowledge and experience is desirable.
    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
    PE License is required.
    SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $110,000
    Benefits
    At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:
    
    • 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
    • Adoption Assistance program
    • Flexible schedules & Remote works options
    • 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.
      FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.

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