Apex

Hydraulic Engineer

Apex • $80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil or Water Resources Engineering required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
  • 5+ years in Civil Engineering focusing on hydraulics and hydrology
  • Strong grasp of hydrology principles and drainage systems
  • Experience with 1D/2D hydraulic modeling software
  • Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management and permitting is a plus
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and design of hydraulic projects
  • Perform hydraulic analyses for various drainage systems
  • Assist with hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D
  • Conduct evaluations for bridge hydraulics and drainage designs
  • Prepare engineering calculations and technical project documentation
  • Help with FEMA floodplain modeling and permitting
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for project delivery

Benefits

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance
  • Paid life, short, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401k matching and tuition assistance
  • Opportunities for cross-training in diverse projects
  • Performance-based bonuses and incentives
  • Collaborative work environment with top industry professionals
  • Access to a national firm with extensive resources and locations
Full Job Description
Your Responsibilities as a Hydraulic Engineer:
  • Support the planning, design, and delivery of hydraulic and water resources projects for public and private-sector clients.
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for bridge openings, culverts, floodplains, drainage systems, and stormwater management projects.
  • Assist with 1D and 2D hydraulic and surface water modeling using tools such as HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D.
  • Support bridge hydraulic and scour evaluations, culvert design, floodplain analysis, drainage design, and stormwater management projects.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and other project documentation.
  • Assist with FEMA floodplain modeling, management, and permitting, including LOMR/CLOMR applications as applicable.
  • Support drainage, gravity, irrigation, and stormwater system modeling and design.
  • Coordinate with civil, transportation, environmental, survey, structural, and other multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
  • Assist with permitting and coordination with clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support as needed.
  • Work closely with senior engineers and project managers to develop technical skills and take on increasing levels of project responsibility.
  • Provide technical support to project teams and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on quality project delivery and professional growth.

What we're looking for:
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
  • 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience with exposure to hydraulic modeling, hydrology, drainage, or water resources
  • Strong understanding of basic hydraulics and hydrology principles, including runoff calculations, open-channel hydraulics, culvert design, drainage systems, and stormwater management
  • Experience with or interest in developing proficiency with 1D/2D HEC-RAS and/or SMS SRH-2D
  • Familiarity with HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23 is preferred
  • Experience with HY-8 is a plus
  • Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management, modeling, and permitting is preferred
  • Experience with Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) is desirable
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

Why you'll love working for us:
  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Engineer 3 - Sr Project Engineer

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