Description
Summary:
This role offers the opportunity to support a variety of floodplain and dam-related projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region within a collaborative engineering environment.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to support various floodplain and dam-related projects
2. Strong long-term growth potential within a collaborative environment
3. Exposure to stormwater management design and related water resources services
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Water Resources Engineer – Floodplain & Dam Safety
Our client is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join its growing Water Resources team in the greater Northern Virginia / Washington, DC region. This role offers the opportunity to support a variety of floodplain and dam-related projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
The selected candidate will work on hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, floodplain permitting, dam safety evaluations, and related water resources engineering assignments. Projects will include FEMA and local floodplain studies, dam breach analyses, floodplain crossings, and permitting support for state-regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland.
This position provides strong long-term growth potential within a collaborative engineering environment, with additional exposure to stormwater management design, permitting, and related water resources services.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and support HEC-RAS hydraulic models using GIS, survey, and as-built data
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and assist with model calibration
Prepare floodplain studies, CLOMR/LOMR packages, and permitting documentation
Assist with dam breach inundation studies, hazard assessments, and flood mapping
Support preparation of emergency action plans and technical reports
Assist with design of floodplain crossings and dam rehabilitation projects
Conduct site visits and support floodplain and dam inspections
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with permit approvals
Research applicable codes, regulations, and engineering standards
Manage project tasks and support multiple concurrent assignments
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
2+ years of experience with HEC-RAS modeling and water resources engineering
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcMap or similar software
Attention to detail and commitment to quality deliverables
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Experience with HEC-RAS 2D modeling
Familiarity with AutoCAD or related design software
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