Water Resources Engineer Advanced Hydraulics Lead WR0013

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a team-oriented, driven, and technically sound water resources engineer looking to advance their career at a firm focused on delivering excellence in transportation!

This individual will lead advanced hydraulic modeling and floodplain management efforts across the company that support our transportation focus.

This position also includes the opportunity to pursue and manage standalone projects of a similar nature.



This individual will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of water resources projects including drainage and floodplain work for transportation projects, wetland and stream restoration projects, and watershed planning and resilience initiatives.

This role will include the responsibility of working with our water resources team, providing QA/QC, mentorship, and fostering career growth.

Business development and marketing for advanced hydraulic modeling and floodplain management services will also be a part of this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.


+ Work with leadership within the Great Plains and Mountain West Water Resources Groups to help pursue, manage, and support projects that have a hydraulic modeling and floodplain management element to them.

+ Assist in business development and marketing efforts for advanced hydraulic studies, floodplain management and other water resource related projects.

+ Manage independent hydraulic studies and other water resources projects including contracting, scope and fee development, team management, client management, and deliverables, with attention to meeting scope, fee, and schedule.

+ Perform floodplain analysis, including 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, to support documentation for floodplain development permit applications, and prepare Conditional Letter of Map Revision and Letter of Map Revision applications to FEMA.

+ Perform bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis, including sizing proposed structures, analyzing existing structures, scour analysis, and design for scour protection for minor to major outfalls.

+ Help with the technical development of FHU water resources staff in hydraulic modeling and floodplain management and help provide quality control oversight on projects that have that element to them.

+ Assist with roadway drainage design including hydrology and hydraulics for projects including roadside ditches, curb and gutter sections, complex storm sewer design with utility conflicts, retrofitting storm sewer design, and coordinating with existing downstream systems.

+ Assist with wetland and stream restoration assessment, analysis and design.

+ Assist with resilience planning and design.


Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in water resources.

Master’s degree with an emphasis in water resources is plus.

+ Experience in AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation ORD.

+ Experience and proficiency using GIS for water resources applications.

+ Experience and proficiency in advanced hydraulic modeling with one or more specialized areas (i.e bridge scour, sediment transport, 2D modeling, etc).

+ Experience in drainage design and other water resources related work including hydrology and storm sewer conveyance, water quality facility design, bank stabilization and major structure sizing, etc.



+ Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SMS SRH-2D, CulvertMaster, HY8, FlowMaster, StormCAD/SewerGEMS, etc.

+ Task management experience is required.

+ Project management experience preferred.

+ Marketing and business development experience is preferred.

+ Local experience with DOTs, Counties, and Cities is a plus.

+ Stream/wetland/pond restoration and watershed planning experience is desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

+ PE License


The pay for this position has a range of $100,000 - $145,000 annually.

The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 11/14/2025

Benefits

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us.

Employees enjoy benefits including:


+ Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards the premiums

+ Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs

+ 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing

+ Adoption Assistance program

+ Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.

+ Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

+ Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.

+ Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.

+ This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.


FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team.

We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.

Required Skill Profession

Other General