What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer In Training: Drainage, Roads and Highways position at David Evans & Associates Inc?
Engineer In Training: Drainage
Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.
The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking an Engineer in Training: Drainage in Salt Lake City, UT.
The candidate will work in a project team environment for public infrastructure improvement projects. Specific duties will include storm sewer, ditch, culvert, grading, and revetment design, best management practice design, stormwater management plans, water quality analysis, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform drainage analysis on transportation projects in Utah and Idaho.
- Complete 2D hydraulic modeling and prepare hydraulic reports for bridge replacement projects.
- Understand and guide projects through the various regulatory agency permitting processes while ensuring proper standards and methodologies are being used on projects
- Conduct field visits, site inspections and prepare report documents
- Perform design and oversee preparation of plans and details using MicroStation and InRoads/ OpenRoads
- Perform analyses and prepare drainage reports
- Assist in writing drainage and water quality sections for water quality documents
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- 0-4 years of hydrology or hydraulics design experience related to interstate and roadway projects
- Familiar with MicroStation and InRoads/OpenRoads software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of UDOT or Utah local agency drainage design standards
- Demonstrated work experience with storm drain modeling software
- Familiar with SRH-2d
What We Offer?
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.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Retirement: 401k plan
- 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
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: Salt Lake City, UT.