Water Resources Engineer, Entry Level - WR0024

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig•Greenwood Village, CO

About The Position

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting, and energetic entry-level water resources engineer to work from its Denver South office. The role offers work on a range of complex water resources projects, including hydrology and hydraulics support for transportation projects and standalone projects such as stream restoration, floodplain analysis, and major outfall systems. The stated experience range for the position is 0–5 years; the requirements section specifies 0–2 years of water resources and stormwater quality design experience. The engineer will prepare engineering and design documents using computer-assisted engineering design software. Work includes plans, profiles, details, quantity tabulations, construction costs, reports, and specifications. The role also supports construction projects through submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and field visits to check compliance with contract drawings and specifications. The engineer will assist with project scopes, budgets, schedules, and proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, with an emphasis on water resources.
0–2 years of experience in water resources design and stormwater quality design.
Engineering Intern Certification required.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is considered a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer is desired.
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software such as CUHP, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, SewerGems, or EPA SWMM is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design roadway drainage, including hydrology and hydraulics for roadside ditches, curb and gutter sections, complex storm sewer systems with utility conflicts, storm sewer retrofits, and coordination with existing downstream systems.
Design stormwater quality and detention systems, including post-construction stormwater quality control measures, construction control measures for sediment and erosion control, and consideration of common MS4 permit requirements.
Perform bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis, including sizing proposed structures, analyzing existing structures, conducting scour analyses, and designing scour protection and bridge scour countermeasures.
Perform floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS 1D and 2D to support floodplain development permit applications and prepare Conditional Letter of Map Revision and Letter of Map Revision applications to FEMA.
Use computer-assisted engineering design software to prepare plans, profiles, details, quantity tabulations, construction costs, reports, and specifications.
Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFIs, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
Assist with preparing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and proposals.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; FHU contributes a significant portion of premiums and covers the full cost of some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Telehealth and mental health resources at no cost to eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support.
Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions.
Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance.
Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs.
Professional development opportunities, including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certification and registration fees.
Opportunities to participate in internal committees and employee-led groups.
Company-sponsored events and team activities.