Civil and Water Resources Engineer
Fort Collins, CO - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Entry-level Civil and Water Resources Engineer role is a position within Trihydros Infrastructure and Natural Resources Business Unit. As a team member you will assist with developing solutions for municipalities state agencies conservation and irrigation districts and private clients addressing civil infrastructure and water resource needs and improvements. Working within multidisciplinary project teams you will assist in improving infrastructure systems including water supply sanitary sewer transportation and stormwater systems while supporting the assessment and development of water resources to meet agricultural municipal and industrial demands as well as environmental objectives.
This full-time position requires approximately 40-45 hours per week. If you thrive in a collaborative environment this opportunity is ideal for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing technical research and design calculations
- Learning design and modeling software drafting figures and preparing construction plan sets
- Performing assigned design tasks quantity calculations and construction cost estimates
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Researching construction materials and contacting/coordinating with construction material suppliers
- Preparing technical memorandums design reports and permitting applications
- Developing cost estimates
- Conducting field data collection performing site inspections and inventories and performing construction observation monitoring and reporting
Qualifications:
- You are a recent graduate new to civil engineering (minimal to no engineering design experience) and are looking for opportunities to build your technical foundation.
- You have experience with and/or are interested in civil infrastructure water and wastewater systems transportation and water resources.
- Company culture is important to you and you appreciate a work environment that prioritizes people including mentoring and career growth opportunities.
- You value teamwork to achieve project goals.
- You are an engineer-in-training (E.I.T. or F.E.) or have plans to obtain your E.I.T. or F.E. within 6 months.
- Youre experienced in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or related CADD programs (not required but this experience allows you to hit the ground running).
- Proficiency with HEC-RAS HEC-HMS SewerGems GIS or other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software is preferred but not required.
- You possess strong technical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail accuracy and completeness; and a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
- Willingness to travel to client locations and other Trihydro offices.
- You understand the importance of time management and possess excellent organizational skills.
Engineers will focus on the following key performance areas during their first year:
1. Technical Learning and Task Execution:
- Performs assigned technical tasks under supervision using established procedures and guidance.
- Assists with preparation of technical deliverables (e.g. calculations data collection analyses documentation).
- Demonstrates attention to accuracy completeness and quality in assigned work.
2. Project Participation:
- Supports project teams by completing assigned tasks on time and as directed.
- Learns project workflows documentation standards and internal processes.
3. Communication and Professional Conduct:
- Demonstrates reliability accountability and a willingness to learn.
4. Safety Compliance and Standards:
- Follows all safety procedures and company policies.
5. Learning and Development:
- Actively develops foundational technical skills and professional competencies.
- Demonstrate progress toward increased independence and responsibility.
What We Offer:
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Paid time off including vacation flex sick paid family medical leave and holiday pay
- Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan including a 6% discretionary match
- Comprehensive health insurance program (medical dental vision and prescription)
- Best-in-class safety culture
This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.
Trihydro is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status genetic information disability or because of a protected Veteran status.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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