FEMA Water Resources Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Raleigh, NC

19d•$77,607 - $129,000•Remote

About The Position

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. As a FEMA Water Resources Engineer, the applicant will review submitted flood insurance revisions and evaluate submitted engineering hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses to ensure that the analyses are technically accurate and that the revisions comply with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. This role can be based out of any of our hub offices including Dallas, Austin, Denver, Atlanta, Orlando, Kansas City, OR Exton, PA (or remote). The applicant will act as a technical liaison to FEMA, state and local governments, and to other engineers and/or property owners who submitted the engineering H&H analyses. Develop and complete new H&H analyses. The H&H analyses will be completed to conform to FEMA NFIP guidelines and specifications. Floodplain mapping will be completed using the results from the hydraulic analyses along with digital terrain data. These tasks will involve the use of various H&H engineering software as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Engineering databases, reports, and work maps will be developed and completed by the applicant, under the supervision and direction of a registered professional engineer. In addition to the tasks listed above, the applicant will also complete and/or assist senior engineers with other various engineering projects related to water resources and civil engineering. These projects may include, but are not limited to, storm water planning and design, watershed master plans, and transportation drainage plans.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering (preferably with a specialization in Water Resources)
3-5 years of work experience
E.I. or E.I.T. required

Nice To Haves

Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, SWMM, and AutoCAD, is preferred
Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills

Responsibilities

Review submitted flood insurance revisions
Evaluate submitted engineering hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses to ensure that the analyses are technically accurate and that the revisions comply with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations
Act as a technical liaison to FEMA, state and local governments, and to other engineers and/or property owners who submitted the engineering H&H analyses
Develop and complete new H&H analyses
Complete floodplain mapping using the results from the hydraulic analyses along with digital terrain data
Develop engineering databases, reports, and work maps
Complete and/or assist senior engineers with other various engineering projects related to water resources and civil engineering, such as storm water planning and design, watershed master plans, and transportation drainage plans

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
PTO plus two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
learning and development programs
training
career pathing opportunities
tuition reimbursement plan