Water Resources Engineer

Ulteig

Water Resources Engineer supporting drainage and hydraulic design solutions for transportation and bridge projects at Ulteig. Involves hydrologic analyses, design features, and project collaboration.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,800 - $126,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including the design of drainage systems and hydraulic features. Proficient in using industry-standard software for modeling and analysis, with a strong focus on project execution and collaboration across disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hydrologic And Hydraulic AnalysisHEC-RASHEC-HMSProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseStormwater Regulations Compliance

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Hard Skills

Hydraulic ModelingDrainage DesignScour AnalysisCulvert DesignBridge HydraulicsFloodplain DocumentationTechnical Report PreparationQuality ReviewFeasibility StudiesProject Budget Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CoordinationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

HY-8ArcGISCivil 3DORD-DU

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Industry Keywords

Transportation CorridorsDrainage SystemsStorm Drain SystemsCLOMR/LOMRNo-RiseState And Local Agency Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation corridors, bridge crossings, and drainage systems
Design hydraulic features such as culverts, bridges, storm drain systems, and channel improvements
Develop and apply 1D and 2D hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D)
Prepare drainage reports and floodplain documentation (CLOMR/LOMR, No-Rise)
Conduct scour analyses using HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23 guidance
Coordinate with roadway, structural, and environmental teams
Review calculations, plans, and specifications for quality and constructability
Support stormwater planning, feasibility studies, and system evaluations
Prepare technical memos and planning-level reports
Support project execution including scope, schedule, and budget tracking
Collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams
Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
Support proposals and business development efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
4-6+ years of experience primarily focused on H&H and drainage design
Proficiency with industry-standard software (HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, ORD-DU, Civil 3D, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with other team disciplines
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or working toward certification (preferred)
Experience designing storm drain, ditches, and culverts for transportation projects (preferred)
Experience with bridge hydraulics and scour analysis (preferred)
Understanding of stormwater regulations and compliance with state and local agency standards (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture