Drainage Engineer

Position Summary

As a Drainage Engineer at Basis Partners, you play an important role in our community's quality of life and safety by supporting transportation drainage projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic design and modeling, grading and erosion control design, and water quality design.

Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

• Supporting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design by:
• Assisting with drainage design for transportation and infrastructure projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Developing and refining hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HY-8, OpenFlows, StormCAD).
• Performing engineering calculations related to stormwater runoff, conveyance systems, scour, and floodplain analysis.
• Analyzing watershed characteristics and evaluating storm drain systems, culverts, detention/retention basins, ditches, and open channels.
• Evaluating erosion control and water quality considerations in design.
• Preparing drainage reports, stormwater management plans, 1D flow analyses, riverine alignments and profiles, and supporting documentation.
• Developing plan sheets, specifications, quantity calculations, and cost estimates.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and completeness of assigned deliverables prior to internal review.
• Assisting with preparation of drainage and stormwater documentation required for approvals.
• Ensuring designs meet jurisdictional drainage criteria manuals, permitting requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participating in site visits and field investigations to collect data and verify existing conditions.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, and manuals to understand design intent and construction requirements.
• Assisting with responses to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting resolution of drainage-related field issues.
• Verifying compliance with applicable specifications and project documents during design and construction.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver drainage-related tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Communicating project progress, technical findings, and potential issues to the project manager or senior engineer.
• Participating in internal design reviews and incorporating feedback from senior staff.
• Assisting in coordination with clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Contributing to technical discussions in meetings and supporting proposal development efforts when applicable.
• Maintaining organized project documentation in accordance with company QA/QC standards.
• Tracking assigned tasks to ensure completion within established budgets and timelines.
• Pursuing continuing education to stay current with industry standards and evolving regulations.
• 2+ years’ experience and highly advanced technical skills in performing drainage design, calculations and plan production
• B.S. Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology Degree
• Engineer In Training with the ability to obtain a PE license in Colorado or P.E. licensure in the State of Colorado
• Experience with local agency and DOT regulations regarding drainage design in closed pipe and open channel systems, including water quality design
• Experience using Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, OpenFlows, HY-8, StormCAD, and other software used in analysis and plan production
• Experience with Mile High Flood District
• GeoHEC-RAS and SRH-2D
• Occasional travel to job sites, client offices, and other meeting places.

About Us

Basis Partners is a Colorado-based, people, team, and locally focused civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies in the transportation industry.

We are a consulting firm that is a sharp contrast to our competitors. Sure, we do the same work, but we are different from the rest in the way we handle projects, build cohesiveness, energy, skills, and local pride.

It is firmly believed that if you place people first something remarkable will happen. It creates a community of fun, passionate individuals who help make their communities better, safer places to live.

At Basis Partners, on day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented and collaborative team members while building the foundation of your career through practical and hands-on experience, coaching, mentoring, and training.

It’s in our core to care for our community, our team, and our clients. Helping with the infrastructure of our community is a source of pride for our team. We can drive down a road, interstate, or cross a bridge and say, 'Wow, I was on a team that helped with that project!

Our team lives and works here and we want to make sure we give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and supporting local organizations. We love to 'keep it local!

Benefit Summary

• 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with employer contributions
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Disability insurance (short term and long term)
• Company-paid life insurance with buy up provision
• Paid time off (PTO and Holiday)
• Parental leave (pregnancy and parental)
• Training and career progression to support and encourage you throughout the different stages of your career goals