Senior Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Wood • Durham, NC

17h

About The Position

At Wood, we are helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges across energy and the built environment. Join a global leader in consulting and engineering with a decades-long history in the Carolinas where you will collaborate on a wide range of projects supporting both government and industry clients. Join our team of innovative and passionate professionals where we embrace a culture of safety, inclusion, continuous improvement, and career growth. Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Senior Level Water Resources Engineer with 10 – 15 years of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling experience to join our Water Resources Engineering Team. The applicant will complete and/or assist with various engineering projects related to water resources and civil engineering. These projects may include, but are not limited to, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, dam inundation studies, storm water planning and design, water quality modelling and watershed master planning. Typical clients include FEMA, NCDOT, Duke Energy, CSX and various state and local governments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer is required
• The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of H&H principles and practices, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project team.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• 2D modelling experience a plus
• Familiarity with NCDOT projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team, ensuring that project deliverables are met, and ensuring schedule and budget expectations are adhered to
• Work on complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• Develop engineering databases, reports, and work maps
• Assist with client and project development – track opportunities, identify client needs, assist with proposals and marketing materials where needed
• Develop strategic plan for engineering sales and services line expansion/diversification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior