Engineer in Training - Water Resources

Job Description

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of rural watersheds and riverine systems and process GIS data necessary to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts.
• Support field investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications.
• Execute GIS-based one dimensional and two-dimensional flood risk modeling software application such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and SWMM.
• Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs.
• Support Stormwater design projects and evaluate the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications or regulations.

Likely project areas include civil engineering and watershed projects, water resources studies, public drainage system repairs, hydrologic modeling and storm water planning. Candidate must be willing to travel throughout the state/region for project meetings and project management related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering with water resources emphasis.
• 0-3 years of experience in Civil Engineering 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Some experience with hydrological and hydraulic modeling software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, earthwork, and grading plans helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, and clients.
• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, following up, and keeping project information organized.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays; parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedule, annual HEI logo apparel and more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability