Hydraulic Engineer

Apex Companies•Boise, ID

16h

About The Position

Apex Companies is a rapidly growing consulting and engineering firm focused on creating a place where careers accelerate, contributions matter, and potential is realized. They invest in employee development and offer opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape communities and protect the environment. Apex Companies has been recognized for its industry-leading growth and is known for its strong leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to exceptional outcomes. This role is with Forsgren Associates, a newly acquired Apex Company, and offers the chance to grow a longstanding business with recognition and support for professional development. The position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of Civil Engineering experience with exposure to hydraulic modeling, hydrology, drainage, or water resources
Strong understanding of basic hydraulics and hydrology principles, including runoff calculations, open-channel hydraulics, culvert design, drainage systems, and stormwater management
Experience with or interest in developing proficiency with 1D/2D HEC-RAS and/or SMS SRH-2D
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
Familiarity with HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23 is preferred
Experience with HY-8 is a plus
Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management, modeling, and permitting is preferred
Experience with Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) is desirable

Responsibilities

Support the planning, design, and delivery of hydraulic and water resources projects for public and private-sector clients.
Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for bridge openings, culverts, floodplains, drainage systems, and stormwater management projects.
Assist with 1D and 2D hydraulic and surface water modeling using tools such as HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D.
Support bridge hydraulic and scour evaluations, culvert design, floodplain analysis, drainage design, and stormwater management projects.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and other project documentation.
Assist with FEMA floodplain modeling, management, and permitting, including LOMR/CLOMR applications as applicable.
Support drainage, gravity, irrigation, and stormwater system modeling and design.
Coordinate with civil, transportation, environmental, survey, structural, and other multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
Assist with permitting and coordination with clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support as needed.
Work closely with senior engineers and project managers to develop technical skills and take on increasing levels of project responsibility.
Provide technical support to project teams and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on quality project delivery and professional growth.