Engineer (EI) - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc. • Full-time • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States • $60k - $80k / year • 6d ago

Company Description

Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD

As an entry level engineer at HEI, you will begin your career working alongside Professional Engineers who will provide mentorship and guidance through a variety of projects. These projects will serve as a solid foundation for your future career as a civil engineer. Some of those projects include civil engineering projects, water resources studies, public drainage system design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and storm water planning.

Job Description

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of watersheds and riverine systems.
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 applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and SWMM.
Support civil design projects with analysis including feasibility of alternative designs, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
Experience with ArcGIS and HEC-RAS is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with stormwater management, earthwork and grading plans.
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.
Valid driver's license with availability for periodic travel.
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus 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 PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by November 30, 2024

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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