Stormwater/Drainage Engineer

Benesch•Denver, CO

7d•$65,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job! Stormwater/Drainage Engineer We are looking for a Stormwater/Drainage Engineer to work on a broad range of stormwater projects. Some projects will include standalone stormwater projects that include drainage studies, watershed modeling, floodplain mapping and conceptual alternatives analysis. Other projects will include integration with design components, including flood mitigation, stormwater master planning, waterway restoration, water quality BMPs and stormwater design. Additional projects will function as a support for design of Transportation projects across the company. Responsibilities will include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of open channels, closed storm drainage systems; design components of open channels, culverts, bridges and storm sewer infrastructure; scour analysis and streambank stabilization; and flood inundation mapping. In this role you will contribute to a collaborative team environment. Location This individual will have a hybrid work schedule and can work out of either our Denver, CO or Johnstown, CO offices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
0-4 years of water resources experience
EIT license required
A history of progressive responsibility in floodplain management, and stormwater design including:
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs such as: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, CivilStorm, Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS)/SRH-2D, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP, and FLO-2D.
Experience with GIS Applications including ArcPro, ArcMap and ESRI Products
Experience with plan production software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
A track-record for adhering to project budgets and schedules
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to prioritize, work on, and advance multiple projects simultaneously
A desire to learn and strengthen skills
Strong understanding of local, state, regional, and federal requirements and design standards

Nice To Haves

PE license preferred
Experience developing FEMA flood risk products per FEMA guidance and specifications is desired
Experience developing storm water management plans and water quality designs is desired
Experience with plan production related to transportation projects that adhere to CDOT standards and requirements is desired

Responsibilities

Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analyses for a wide variety of projects
Evaluate stormwater-related design components for a variety of projects
Prepare written reports in conformance with client and industry standards
Assist with the development of floodplain maps
Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality, quantities and specifications
Contribute to project goals and milestones and monitor project progress
Assist in preparation of specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
Assist with project pursuits

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees.
Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.
Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans.
Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.
From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.
Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement