Stormwater​/Drainage Engineer

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

We are looking for a Stormwater/Drainage Engineer to work on a broad range of stormwater projects. Some projects will include standalone stormwater projects that include drainage studies, watershed modeling, floodplain mapping and conceptual alternatives analysis. Other projects will include integration with design components, including flood mitigation, stormwater master planning, waterway restoration, water quality BMPs and stormwater design. Additional projects will function as a support for design of Transportation projects across the company.

Responsibilities will include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of open channels, closed storm drainage systems; design components of open channels, culverts, bridges and storm sewer infrastructure; scour analysis and stream bank stabilization; and flood inundation mapping. In this role you will contribute to a collaborative team environment.

This individual will have a hybrid work schedule and can work out of either our Denver, CO or Johnstown, CO offices.

• Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analyses for a wide variety of projects
• Evaluate stormwater-related design components for a variety of projects
• Prepare written reports in conformance with client and industry standards
• Assist with the development of floodplain maps
• Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality, quantities and specifications
• Contribute to project goals and milestones and monitor project progress
• Assist in preparation of specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
• Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
• Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• Assist with project pursuits

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering;
  Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
• 0-4 years of water resources experience
• EIT license required; PE license preferred
• A history of progressive responsibility in floodplain management, and stormwater design including:
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs such as: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM, PC-SWMM, HY-8, Storm
  
  CAD, Civil Storm, Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS)/SRH-2D, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP, and FLO-2D.
• Experience with GIS Applications including Arc Pro, Arc Map and ESRI Products
• Experience with plan production software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Micro Station/Open Roads
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A track-record for adhering to project budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize, work on, and advance multiple projects simultaneously
• A desire to learn and strengthen skills
• Strong understanding of local, state, regional, and federal requirements and design standards
• Experience developing FEMA flood risk products per FEMA guidance and specifications is desired
• Experience developing storm water management plans and water quality designs is desired
• Experience with plan production related to…