Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Water Resources Engineer Advanced Hydraulics Lead - WR0013
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Water Resources Engineer Advanced Hydraulics Lead - WR0013
Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
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
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 a plus
Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D 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 is 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: 9/15/2025
Benefits
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 high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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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
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 a plus
Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D 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 is 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: 9/15/2025
Benefits
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 high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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