Benesch · 2 hours ago
Water Resources & Utilities Designer
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking a Water Resources & Utilities Designer to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, assist with the planning and design of water and wastewater systems, and contribute to various civil infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis for open channels, dams, levees, floodplains, and closed conduit systems
Assist with the planning and design of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems, including pipes, manholes, structures, and appurtenances
Design components of open channels, culverts, bridges, storm sewer systems, and water and wastewater utility infrastructure
Support utility coordination and design for transportation and site development projects, including conflict resolution and relocation concepts
Conduct scour analysis, streambank stabilization, and flood inundation mapping
Evaluate stormwater, water, and wastewater-related design elements
Assist in the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, specifications, and cost estimates
Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management, detention facilities, water and sewer utilities, and related infrastructure
Contribute to project goals and milestones while monitoring progress, budgets, and schedules
Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents in accordance with internal quality control procedures
Assemble clear project communications, including meeting minutes and technical documentation
Maintain responsibility for assigned design calculations and coordinate independent quality control reviews
Provide support to other civil design disciplines as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline required
Experience or strong interest in water resources engineering and/or municipal water and wastewater utility design
Experience or interest in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design related to floodplains, detention, storm sewer systems, water distribution systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems
Intern Engineer (IE) status with the ability and interest in obtaining a Professional Engineering (PE) license
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and an understanding of project budgets and schedules
Preferred
Familiarity with modeling and design software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-SWMM/PC-SWMM, HY-8, StormCAD, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, CivilStorm, FLO-2D, WMS, SMS/SRH-2D, or similar tools is a plus
Experience with GIS applications (ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap or ESRI products) desired
Experience with plan production software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads
Knowledge of local and state agency design criteria for drainage, stormwater, water, and wastewater utilities is a plus
Interest in multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects; transportation or site design experience is a plus
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
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