Engineer-in-Training: Drainage

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to join our Inland Northwest team in Boise, ID, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Pocatello, ID, Spokane, WA or Tri-Cities, WA.

As an early-career civil engineer within our hydraulics and drainage team, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers to develop hydraulic, drainage, and stormwater solutions for transportation projects throughout Idaho and Eastern Washington. Under their guidance, you will assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, bridge and culvert evaluations, scour analysis, floodplain studies, drainage design, construction plans, and technical reports.

Your assignments may include river and stream crossings, open channels, fish passage improvements, storm drains, roadside ditches, and stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities. You will gain experience using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, GIS, and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and/or Civil 3D, with opportunities to participate in site visits, field data collection, and construction support. Mentorship and progressively challenging assignments will help you build technical judgment and advance toward Professional Engineer licensure.

• Assist with hydrologic analyses, including watershed delineation, runoff calculations, and development of design flows.
• Support one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling of rivers, streams, bridges, culverts, and floodplains under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with bridge and culvert hydraulic evaluations, including water surface elevations, velocities, backwater effects, and overtopping.
• Support scour analyses and the evaluation and design of erosion protection and scour countermeasures.
• Assist with open channel design, stream crossing improvements, and fish passage evaluations.
• Support floodplain and floodway analyses and preparation of documentation for permitting and agency review.
• Assist with the design of storm drains, roadside ditches, culverts, and stormwater treatment, detention, and infiltration facilities.
• Prepare construction plans, details, quantity calculations, and cost estimates using ORD and/or Civil 3D.
• Prepare supporting calculations, model documentation, technical memoranda, and hydrologic and hydraulic reports for review by experienced engineers.
• Assist with evaluating alternatives and coordinating hydraulic and drainage improvements with roadway, bridge, geotechnical, environmental, and utility design.
• Participate in site visits and field data collection to document channel conditions, drainage features, structures, and evidence of erosion or scour.
• Incorporate review comments and maintain organized calculations, models, drawings, and project files in accordance with company standards.
• Communicate progress, questions, and potential issues to project team members, and manage assigned tasks across multiple projects with guidance on priorities.
• Take increasing responsibility for the quality and completeness of assigned work as technical skills develop.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of Civil Engineering experience
• Interest in hydrology, river and open channel hydraulics, bridge and culvert analysis, scour, and transportation drainage design
• Exposure to engineering analysis, modeling, GIS, or CAD software through professional experience, internships, or academic coursework
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage assigned tasks, and meet established deadlines
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on increasing responsibility

• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Coursework in hydrology, hydraulics, open channel flow, fluid mechanics, stormwater management, or water resources engineering
• Internship, research, or professional experience involving hydraulics, drainage, water resources, or transportation engineering
• Academic or professional exposure to SMS/SRH-2D and/or HEC-RAS, including one- or two-dimensional hydraulic modeling
• Exposure to hydrologic modeling, GIS, or other hydraulic and drainage analysis software
• Familiarity with bridge and culvert hydraulics, scour, erosion protection, floodplain analysis, stream restoration, or fish passage
• Drafting or design experience using ORD and/or Civil 3D, particularly for drainage, grading, or surface development
• Familiarity with construction plans, technical reports, quantity calculations, or cost estimates
• Exposure to field data collection, channel assessments, construction inspection, or construction support
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer licensure and developing a long-term career in hydraulics and water resources engineering

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $33.00/hour - $44.00/hour

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; Tri-Cities, WA.