Drainage Engineer

Basis Partners • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $36 - $48

About The Position

As a Drainage Engineer at Basis Partners, you play an important role in our community’s quality of life and safety by supporting transportation drainage projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic design and modeling, grading and erosion control design, and water quality design.

You will be part of a collaborative design team responsible for applying and continuing to develop your knowledge of drainage engineering principles, practices, and technical tools. This includes assisting with detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses (using various models and methods) and preparing design plans, reports, and technical documents.

You will contribute to projects of varying size and complexity under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers. With increasing experience, you will take on greater responsibility for specific tasks and components of projects.

You will receive technical supervision and mentorship while building your skills, judgment, and professional expertise in drainage design and project delivery.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience and highly advanced technical skills in performing drainage design, calculations and plan production
• B.S. Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology Degree
• Engineer In Training with the ability to obtain a PE license in Colorado or P.E. licensure in the State of Colorado
• Experience with local agency and DOT regulations regarding drainage design in closed pipe and open channel systems, including water quality design
• Experience using Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, OpenFlows, HY-8, StormCAD, and other software used in analysis and plan production
• Required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance coverage (per Basis Vehicle Policy) and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mile High Flood District
• GeoHEC-RAS and SRH-2D

Responsibilities

• Supporting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design by:
• Assisting with drainage design for transportation and infrastructure projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Developing and refining hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HY-8, OpenFlows, StormCAD).
• Performing engineering calculations related to stormwater runoff, conveyance systems, scour, and floodplain analysis.
• Analyzing watershed characteristics and evaluating storm drain systems, culverts, detention/retention basins, ditches, and open channels.
• Conducting alternative analyses and providing technical recommendations based on engineering findings.
• Evaluating erosion control and water quality considerations in design.
• Generating contract deliverables through planning, structuring and organizing drainage tasks by:
• Preparing drainage reports, stormwater management plans, 1D flow analyses, riverine alignments and profiles, and supporting documentation.
• Developing plan sheets, specifications, quantity calculations, and cost estimates.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and completeness of assigned deliverables prior to internal review.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and agency coordination by:
• Assisting with preparation of drainage and stormwater documentation required for approvals.
• Ensuring designs meet jurisdictional drainage criteria manuals, permitting requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Supporting construction phase services and field activities by:
• Participating in site visits and field investigations to collect data and verify existing conditions.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, and manuals to understand design intent and construction requirements.
• Assisting with responses to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting resolution of drainage-related field issues.
• Verifying compliance with applicable specifications and project documents during design and construction.
• Collaborating and communicating through the project lifecycle by:
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver drainage-related tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Communicating project progress, technical findings, and potential issues to the project manager or senior engineer.
• Participating in internal design reviews and incorporating feedback from senior staff.
• Assisting in coordination with clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Contributing to technical discussions in meetings and supporting proposal development efforts when applicable.
• Maintaining quality standards and professional development by:
• Maintaining organized project documentation in accordance with company QA/QC standards.
• Tracking assigned tasks to ensure completion within established budgets and timelines.
• Pursuing continuing education to stay current with industry standards and evolving regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with employer contributions
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Disability insurance (short term and long term)
• Company-paid life insurance with buy up provision
• Paid time off (PTO and Holiday)
• Parental leave (pregnancy and parental)
• Training and career progression to support and encourage you throughout the different stages of your career goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level