Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Dewberry • Denver, CO

73d • $81,060 - $83,560

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our growing Water Resource Engineering practice within our Denver, CO office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve hydrologic modeling (from minor local areas to multiple large basins); hydraulic modeling (from inlet and culvert capacity to floodplain and floodway modeling); planning and design of local and regional stormwater facilities (including but not limited to storm sewers, detention facilities, drop structures, bank protection, and channel restoration); and drainage studies (from minor site drainage reports to master plan baseline hydrology, deficiencies and alternatives). Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering (or related Engineering field), emphasis in stormwater conveyance or water resources is preferred
• 0-3 years related experience
• Prior experience with MHFD and/or Front Range municipalities manuals, design spreadsheets, and criterion is preferred
• Knowledge/experience/class work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS and hydraulic computer models such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and CUHP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and Proficiency in MS Office software
• Valid driving license required

Responsibilities

• Hydrologic modeling including data prep and analysis of inputs, basin delineations, basin hydrology, and routing using GIS based programs, when appropriate
• Hydraulic modeling including geometry analysis and modifications through CAD and/or GIS based programs, hydraulic analysis of a variety of situations, and result analysis and documentation
• Various water resource engineering calculations for analysis and ultimately sizing of infrastructure
• Plan production of capital improvement projects of various sizes using CAD based programs based on the results of engineering calculations
• Report writing of various requirements (including but limited to drainage reports, erosion control reports, master plan studies, CLOMR/LOMR, and other various memorandums necessary)
• Perform field work whenever required

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life
• Life insurance (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Travel Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Annual bonus and stipend eligibility for positions within the officer program
• Discounted purchase programs available to all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees