Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Wood•Durham, NC

13h•Hybrid

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 Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer with experience in water resources and civil design to support our Carolina’s Water Resources Engineering Team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and five to ten years of experience. Candidates will join our Carolinas’ Water Resources Engineering team with an opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout the Southeast with an initial focus on projects in and around South Carolina. The candidate will work with our water resources and civil design professionals, as well as our multi-disciplinary environmental team to support studies, designs, and permitting. Projects may include H&H modeling, stream restoration, wetland restoration, drainage studies and design, watershed planning, stormwater master planning, and support for development of Section 404/401 and NPDES permit applications. Ideal candidates will have familiarity with state and local drainage standards, policies and procedures, USACE and SCDHEC permitting requirements, Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA), and H&H models. Experience with natural channel stream design or strong desire to develop those skills is preferred. Candidates can be located anywhere throughout the Carolinas, with some travel to project sites included. Proximity to Columbia, SC is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Civil, Water Resources, Biosystems Engineering or similar
Engineer in Training required
5 to 10 years of experience in civil/water/drainage/design and studies
Must have the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and oversight
Must work well in a team environment, with the ability to multi-task and handle various assignments at once
Possess good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Experience preparing construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
Knowledge of riverine hydrology and hydraulics; some experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-20, and SWMM models
Ability to work in a flexible work environment, spending time between working from home, working from an office, and field work
Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer certification preferred or anticipated (within 2 years of hire date)
Experience using ArcGIS is a plus
Knowledge of Natural Channel Design principles is a plus
Knowledge of and experience with FEMA floodplain regulations is a plus
Experience with Section 404/401, land disturbance, and NPDES permitting
Experience in the Carolinas
Masters degree
Proximity to Columbia, SC is preferred

Responsibilities

Independently perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of riverine systems
Support stream restoration and other water resources design projects
Perform field investigations and GIS data processing to obtain data necessary for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Prepare floodplain and watershed studies and watershed/stormwater master planning
Prepare project reports
Preparing design calculations and develop computer models
Work with a team of water resources engineers, natural resource scientist, and GIS specialists
Direct and mentor technicians and junior level staff, as necessary
Some travel/field work is required
Compliance with company safety standards and site safety standards in accordance with Wood policy