Entry Level Drainage Engineer​/Field Inspector

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Compensation Range: $ per hour. This position is considered non-exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, job related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

As an Entry Level Drainage Engineer /Field Inspector at Basis Partners, you play an important role in our community’s quality of life and safety by supporting transportation projects involving roadway improvements, hydrologic and hydraulic design and modeling, support during construction, asset management, asset inspection and repair recommendations. You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for applying and continuing to develop your knowledge of drainage engineering principles, practices, and technical tools.

This includes assisting with detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses (using various models and methods) and preparing design plans, reports, and technical documents. You will contribute to projects of varying size and complexity under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers. With increasing experience, you will take on greater responsibility for specific tasks and components of projects. You will receive technical supervision and mentorship while building your skills, judgment, and professional expertise in drainage design and project delivery.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Supporting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design by:

• Assisting with drainage design for transportation and infrastructure projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Developing and refining hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HY-8, Open Flows, StormCAD).
• Performing engineering calculations related to stormwater runoff, conveyance systems, scour, and floodplain analysis.
• Analyzing watershed characteristics and evaluating storm drain systems, culverts, detention/retention basins, ditches, and open channels.
• Conducting alternative analyses and providing technical recommendations based on engineering findings.
• Evaluating erosion control and water quality considerations in design.

Generating contract deliverables through planning, structuring and organizing drainage tasks by:

• Preparing drainage reports, stormwater management plans, 1D flow analyses, riverine alignments and profiles, and supporting documentation.
• Developing plan sheets, specifications, quantity calculations, and cost estimates.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and completeness of assigned deliverables prior to internal review.

Supporting regulatory compliance and agency coordination by:

• Assisting with preparation of drainage and stormwater documentation required for approvals.
• Ensuring designs meet jurisdictional drainage criteria manuals, permitting requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Supporting asset management tasks by:

• Creating, editing, and maintaining information in various asset management software.
• Assisting with the management of asset inspection schedule and data.
• Reviewing and researching efficient repair methods.
• Conducting field inspections of in-service assets to collect information on publicly owned assets.

Supporting construction phase services and field activities by:

• Participating in site visits and field investigations to collect data and verify existing conditions.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, and manuals to understand design intent and construction requirements.
• Assisting with responses to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting resolution of drainage-related field issues.
• Performing field inspections to verify compliance with applicable specifications and project documents during design and construction.
• Creating construction bid documents.

Collaborating and communicating through the project lifecycle by:

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver drainage-related…