Water Resources Engineer (Engineer-in-Training)

Job overview

The Water Resources Engineer (Engineer-in-Training) role is onsite in Des Moines, Iowa. Compensation is not specified. Houston Engineering, Inc. works on civil engineering and watershed projects, water resources studies, public drainage repairs, hydrologic modeling, and stormwater planning. The engineer supports water resources projects through hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, field investigations, floodplain studies, and stormwater design. The work helps evaluate flood risk and design alternatives while meeting FEMA standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of watersheds and riverine systems
• process GIS data
• support field investigations and data analysis
• prepare floodplain and watershed studies to FEMA standards
• use HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and ArcGIS for modeling and mapping
• support stormwater design and evaluate alternatives, site conditions, and regulatory requirements
• travel throughout the state or region for project meetings and project management activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

water resources engineer

engineer-in-training

des moines ia

houston engineering

hydrologic modeling

hydraulic modeling

floodplain studies

gis

stormwater design

fema standards

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonuses
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• parental leave
• 401(k) match
• HSA and FSA access
• flexible schedule.

Why this role

Designed for candidates with 0–3 years of civil engineering experience; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software experience is preferred.

About the employer

Houston Engineering, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.