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.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with emphasis in water resources.
• 0-4 years of water resources engineering experience.

• Previous internship in water resources preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation is preferred.
• Experience in hydrologic, hydraulic and/or water quality modeling software is desirable.
• GIS experience would be beneficial.

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

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 or, for some plans, covers 100% of 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.