Mid-Senior Level Water Resources Engineer

Wood•Chantilly, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Mid to Senior Level Water Resources Engineer to join our highly collaborative team in Chantilly, Virginia. This position offers potential for development in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve helping local, state and federal clients complete floodplain management, stormwater management and other watershed planning projects. This role includes personnel management for a group of 7-10 Water Resources Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor or Masters of Science in an accredited Civil Engineering Program
Strong written and verbal communication skills
PE certification in VA
CFM certification
5+ years experience in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Data Development in support of Risk MAP
Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS
Experience with FEMA’s Data Capture Standards
Experience with FEMA’s Mapping Information Platform
Experience with NFIP/Risk MAP
2-D hydraulic modeling experience

Nice To Haves

Stormwater Engineering Design Experience
PE Certification in WV, DE, MD, and/or DC
Experience with FEMA Region III Risk Analysis Branch
Pluvial modeling experience
Climate resilience experience

Responsibilities

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of riverine systems as part of the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Perform quality control reviews and oversee H&H analyses completed by junior engineers
Execute one dimensional and two dimensional flood risk modeling software applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, and SWMM
Support field investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Execute established procedures, perform routine calculations and process GIS data necessary to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts
Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications and assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for flood insurance study deliverables
Evaluate flood mitigation and flood control projects and their effectiveness
Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs
Work with a team of GIS specialists supporting various planning and water resources, flood risk management and environmental restoration projects
Personnel management of a group of approximately 10 junior to mid-level engineers