Water Resources Engineer, Entry Level - WR0016

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is hiring for a self-starting, energetic entry-level Water Resources Engineer to join us in our Omaha, NE or Lincoln, NE office. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of water resources projects ranging from hydrology and hydraulics support for transportation projects to standalone projects, such as stream restoration, floodplain analysis, and major outfall systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analysis and design of various sized drainage engineering projects. This includes hydrology and hydraulic analysis and design for highway and street drainage and modeling of floodplain hydraulics.
• Work on stormwater quality projects including the design of green infrastructure and other best management practices for stormwater control and treatment, erosion and sediment control design, and compliance and permitting documentation.
• Assists in data collection, technical analyses, and written reports with supervision as needed.
• Assists in client contact and participation in presentations in a supporting role.
• Uses computer assisted engineering design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents with supervision as needed. This includes the preparation of plans, profiles, details, quantity tabulations and estimated construction costs.

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Engineering Intern Certificate

The pay for this position has a salary range of  $73,000 - $85,000 Annually . The actual salary offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline : 10 / 31 / 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 :

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.