Water Resources Engineer - Mid-Level - WR0017

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial mid-level water resources engineer to join our innovative team and help shape the future of transportation solutions. This role, based in Des Moines, IA, offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with 8 to 15 years of relevant experience who are eager to advance their careers with a forward-thinking company committed to engineering excellence.

Role Overview:

As a key member of our Water Resources Group, you will lead drainage and floodplain analysis efforts for transportation projects. Additionally, you will help pursue and support other diverse water resources projects like green infrastructure assessments, stream stabilization and restoration design, and wetland design. In this role, you’ll help drive design efforts, mentor a team of engineers and designers, and contribute to business development and client management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to manage staff, provide mentorship, and guide professional growth within the Water Resources Group.
• Lead drainage design and water resources elements of transportation projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and scopes.
• Manage independent water resources projects, handling all aspects of project development, team management, client interactions, and deliverables.
• Engage in business development and marketing activities for water resources projects and select transportation projects.
• Design and manage roadway drainage systems, stormwater quality and detention solutions, and erosion control BMPs, ensuring compliance with MS4 permit requirements.
• Conduct hydraulic analysis for bridges and culverts, including sizing, scour analysis, and protection design.
• Perform floodplain analysis with HEC-RAS modeling and prepare necessary documentation for local and FEMA floodplain permit applications.
• Provide construction support through submittal review, RFI responses, and field visits to verify compliance with project specifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in water resources (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in drainage design and water resources, particularly in transportation-related projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation, with experience in hydrology and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D).
• Familiarity with DOT, county, and city requirements is advantageous.
• Project management experience required; marketing and business development experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• PE License (required)
  

The pay for this position has a range of $90,0000 - $135,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 1/9/2026

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 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.