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Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starting Senior Engineer to join the Water Resources team in our Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska office. The selected candidate will lead drainage and floodplain design supporting transportation projects and manage other water resources related projects. This role will also include managing a small group of engineers and designers, providing mentorship, and supporting career growth. Business development and marketing will also be expected in this role.

• Work with leadership within the Water Resources Group to help manage staff efforts, provide mentorship and guidance to staff, and participate in regular staff and project coordination meetings
• Help develop FHU staff within their existing skill sets and encourage growth in water resources areas of interest such as advanced hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, regional water quality and stormwater detention design, major outfall design, and related disciplines
• Manage the drainage design and water resources portion of transportation projects as a task lead including schedule, budget, scope, and coordination with other discipline task leads
• Manage independent drainage design and water resources projects including contracting, scope and fee development, team management, client coordination, and deliverables while meeting scope, budget, and schedule requirements
• Lead marketing and business development efforts for water resources projects
• Roadway drainage design including hydrology and hydraulics for projects involving roadside ditches, curb and gutter sections, complex storm sewer design with utility conflicts, retrofitting storm sewer systems, and coordination with downstream infrastructure.
• Stormwater quality and detention design including post-construction best management practices (BMPs) recommended by NDOT and local agencies, construction BMPs for sediment and erosion control, and familiarity with MS4 permit requirements.
• Bridge and culvert hydraulic analysis including sizing proposed structures, analyzing existing structures, performing scour analysis, and designing scour protection for minor and major outfalls.
• Floodplain analysis including HEC-RAS modeling to support floodplain development permit documentation and preparation of CLOMR and LOMR applications to FEMA.
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting field visits to verify compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in Water Resources. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in drainage design and water resources work
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, SRH-2D, CulvertMaster, HY-8, FlowMaster, StormCAD, EPA SWMM, or similar tools
• Experience working with transportation projects and with NDOT or other DOTs is highly desired
• Stream restoration and stabilization experience is a plus
• Project management experience required
• Marketing and business development experience required

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Nebraska or ability to obtain within 6 months.

The pay for this position has a range of $120,000 to $160,000 annually. The actual offer will consider a range of factors including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 8/15/2026

Benefits

At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.